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National News Producer

iHeartMedia
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Phoenix, AZ 85001, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • iHeartMedia is seeking an afternoon/evening National News Producer for its 24/7 News operation in Phoenix, AZ.
  • The position requires a minimum of three years of news or journalism experience and involves managing a busy news-desk and handling breaking news content.
  • Candidates must possess excellent writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to supervise staff and make quick decisions in a deadline-oriented environment.
  • This full-time role offers an hourly pay structure, though the specific salary is not disclosed in the job description.
  • Applicants should be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and are encouraged to apply even if their experience does not align perfectly with the job description.
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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it!  iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service.  In fact, we have:

  • More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;

  • We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;

  • iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;

  • We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;

  • iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;

  • Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and

  • We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.  As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. 

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.  Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

                                                                             

What We Need:

We are looking for an afternoon/evening National News Producer for iHeart Media's 24/7 News operation in Phoenix. This is an in-house position and cannot be done from a remote location. This position requires very deep attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Must be willing to work nights, weekends & holidays.

                                                                             

What You'll Do:

Primary responsibility will be running and managing a busy news-desk for a national wire and radio service.  

Manage Breaking News content on a local/regional/national level.


Employee will also edit copy, write copy, hand out assignments and manage the newsroom floor at the Phoenix 24/7 News Operation.  

Post content (text & audio) to various platforms for affiliates.

Other duties as assigned.


 

                                                                             

What You'll Need:

The ideal candidate can make quick decisions and work in a very deadline-oriented environment.

An extensive background in editing and content creation is required.
 

Must be skilled and highly proficient with coverage of breaking news and overall newsroom management.

Willingness to initially work overnights/weekends etc.

Three-plus years of news/journalism experience

Excellent writing and editing ability; excellent grammar

Experience supervising staff

                                                                             

What You'll Bring:

  • Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

  • Full proficiency and understanding of job function

  • Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus

  • Strong problem solving skills

  • Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance

  • Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness

  • Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

                                                                             

Location:

Phoenix, AZ: 4686 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 400, 85008

                                                                             

Position Type:                                                                                             

Regular

                                                                             

Time Type:

Full time

                                                                                 

Pay Type:

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

  • 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.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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