News Anchor/Reporter/Writer

iHeartMedia • Omaha, NE

86d

About The Position

iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month. We are looking for a motivated journalist who can turn complex issues into conversational, compelling, and focused stories. The role involves gathering, writing, editing, and preparing content for online and on-air distribution. The ideal candidate will have a clear voice and enunciation for reporting and anchoring, with an engaging and conversational delivery.

Requirements

• Excellent news writing skills, excellent grammar and spelling.
• Conversational writing style, maintain journalistic credibility and integrity.
• Follow news, understand complex issues and governmental processes.
• Clear voice, clear enunciation, conversational and engaging delivery.
• Self-motivated, passionate about news, collaborative team player.
• Able to adapt to new software, edit audio (Adobe Audition and Audacity), post on web.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to accept and apply coaching and direction.
• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
• Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to escalate.
• Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures.
• Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved.
• Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts.

Responsibilities

• News reporter, writer, anchor.
• Gathers, writes, edits, and prepares content (text and audio) for online and on air.
• Anchors newscasts as assigned.
• Performs general newsroom responsibilities.
• On scene as well as online reporting as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options.
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday.
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to volunteer in their community.
• A 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees