News Writer/Anchor/Reporter

What We Need :

We are seeking a good news writer, focused and driven to seek out stories. Able to anchor radio newscasts with a good voice, clear speech, and conversational reading style.

What You'll Do :

• Anchor Newscasts for multiple markets
• Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion.
• Write clear and concise news copy Produce, edit and write content for 24 / 7 Newswire.
• Gather audio from press conferences, live events, and partner TV stations.
• Produce, edit and write content for 24 / 7 Newswire.
• Monitor sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media.
• Must have general knowledge of all current events including but not limited to political, entertainment, sports, finance or military.
• Finalize content using digital audio editing software.
• Produce short-form reports (voicers / wraps) for anchors on the following shift.
• Repackage content from producers and field reporters for newscasts.
• May be called on to anchor breaking news reports as needed.
• May produce features and interviews as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need :

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms
• Clear, pleasant, and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Personable, charismatic reading style and delivery
• Ability to accept coaching and adapt to energetic and contemporary news style and delivery
• Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent contemporary writing, wordsmithing, and editing skills; proficient in grammar
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, use critical thinking skills for story selection, and able to multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Spanish a bonus

Work Experience :

1+ years’ experience in on-air journalism preferred

Education :

4-year college degree preferred in Broadcast Journalism or Communications; current student will be considered.

What You'll Bring :

News Writer, Reporter, Anchor

Gathers, writes, edits and prepares news content, both text and audio.

Anchors newscasts as assigned.

General newsroom responsibilities.

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

Location :

Des Moines, IA : 2141 Grand Ave, 50312

Position Type : Regular

Regular

Time Type : Full time

Full time

Pay Type : Hourly

Hourly

Benefits :

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following :

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 that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

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!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.