News/Sports Anchor (part-time)

iHeartMedia • Phoenix, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month. We are looking for a seasoned pro to anchor multiple markets newscasts and sportscasts. This position is for weekends and weekday fill-in. The ideal candidate is skilled in audio recording and editing for broadcast, with excellent comprehension, writing, and editorial judgment.

Requirements

• College degree in journalism or 3–5 years of broadcast news experience
• Strong passion for news, naturally curious, and possesses excellent interviewing skills
• Exceptional comprehension, writing, and editing abilities with a contemporary writing style
• Advanced pronunciation and on‑air language skills
• Clear, engaging voice with personable, modern delivery
• Strong storytelling instincts
• Solid technical aptitude and ability to learn new tools quickly
• Experience with web publishing and social media
• Knowledge of audio recording, editing, and selecting sound for news

Nice To Haves

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Responsibilities

• Anchor multiple market newscasts
• Write, record, and edit audio and text for broadcast
• Write and publish news content for web and social media
• Monitor sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media
• Ability to work weekends and fill in during the week.
• Finalize content using digital audio editing software
• Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion
• Repackage content from producers and field reporters for newscasts
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree