About the role

  • News Anchor/Reporter tasked with covering local, regional, and national newscasts at iHeartMedia. Role involves anchoring, writing, and producing news content across various platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Anchor newscasts for multiple markets
  • Write clear, concise news copy
  • Produce, edit and write content for 24/7 Newswire
  • Post news and video content to newsroom social media platforms
  • Gather audio from press conferences, live events and partner TV stations
  • Produce short-form reports (voicers/wraps) for anchors on the following shift
  • May be called on to anchor breaking news reports as needed
  • General newsroom responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience in on-air journalism in smaller market or college station
  • 4-year college degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications
  • Ability and willingness to work both weekend days, possibly nights/overnights as well
  • Strong social media skills including email, writing/posting for Facebook, X, and Instagram
  • Strong on-air presence and ability to present newscasts with authority
  • Excellent writing and editing ability; excellent grammar
  • Strong time management skills; adept at setting priorities and managing deadlines
  • Knowledgeable and up to date with local, regional, and national trends
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proficient in media production (primarily audio) and broadcast systems.

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, 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!

Job title

News Anchor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$27 - $34 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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