P/T News Writer/Producer - Weekend & Holiday Mornings

iHeartMedia • Medford, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WBZ NewsRadio is seeking a highly motivated and skilled News Writer and Producer for weekend and holiday mornings. This role is responsible for gathering and producing newscasts with fresh sound and news content, writing creative and relevant on-air news copy under continual rolling deadlines, and establishing relationships with listeners by providing news coverage to targeted demographic audiences. The position involves interviewing newsmakers, selecting soundbytes, and writing around them for broadcast, as well as updating social media platforms and participating in station meetings and events. The News Writer/Producer must adhere to all station, iHeartMedia, FCC, and other federal, state, and local laws and guidelines, including those regarding indecency and obscenity. They will also communicate clearly with editors and other newsroom staff, verify facts, produce news content, and edit actualities for broadcast.

Requirements

• 3+ years previous newsroom experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiarity with NexGen, Adobe Audition, NewsBoss a plus.
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to current events/news.
• Audio editing skills and a proficiency with Adobe Audition.
• Position requires proficiency in writing news copy, fact checking and research.
• Must work well under breaking news and deadline pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar.
• Demonstrated creativity and imagination.
• Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities.
• Can work well in a team environment; collaborative.
• Able to adapt to changes in schedules and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines.
• 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work early mornings on weekends and holidays
• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision
• Problem solving skills within established procedures
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
• Close attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels
• Audio editing experience
• Solid news judgement

Responsibilities

• Responsible for gathering and producing weekend morning newscasts with fresh sound and news content.
• Responsible for writing creative and relevant on-air news copy under continual rolling deadlines.
• Establishes relationship with listeners by providing news coverage to targeted demographic audience.
• Interviews newsmakers, selects short soundbytes and writing around them for broadcast.
• Adheres to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
• Communicates clearly with editors and other newsroom staff.
• Update social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads etc.
• Participates in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.
• Verifies facts and produces news content.
• Edits actualities for broadcast.

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