Overnight Producer/News Writer

iHeartMedia • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

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 strong news writer/editor with sharp journalism skills. The ideal candidate is a seasoned news pro with an eye for detail, a great attitude, and a willingness to "do what it takes" to get the job done. This is an in-house Phoenix position and cannot be done from another location. Please be willing and ready to commit to shift work before applying - nights/weekends/holidays. This is most likely an overnight position to start.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work overnights
• 5+ years of newsroom experience.
• Highly efficient writing skills.
• Copy editing background.
• Ability to work from our downtown Phoenix newsroom.
• Digital audio skills.

Nice To Haves

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Subject matter expertise to conceive and communicate original ideas
• A growth mindset with knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team
• Open communication about a variety of complex ideas to encourage a broad point of view and build a team consensus
• Strong desire for collaboration between teams
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to continuous process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Advanced problem-solving techniques

Responsibilities

• Proof reading/writing/editing news copy.
• Posting content to various platforms.
• Audio editing.
• Assignment planning.
• General newsroom responsibilities

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
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed