P/T News Writer - Weekends and Holiday Mornings

iHeartMedia • Medford, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WBZ NewsRadio has an immediate opening for a part time news writer. Shifts to include weekend and holiday mornings. This role is responsible for gathering and producing morning newscasts with fresh sound and news content. The writer will create creative and relevant on-air news copy under continual rolling deadlines, establish relationships with listeners by providing news coverage to targeted demographic audiences, and interview newsmakers, select short soundbytes and write around them for broadcast. The position requires adherence 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. The writer will communicate clearly with editors and other newsroom staff, update social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads etc., and participate in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events. Additionally, the role involves verifying facts, producing news content, and editing 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.
• 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 4 year journalism degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Available to work weekend and holiday mornings.
• Responsible for gathering and producing 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree