Kfi Weekend Overnight News Anchor

iHeartMedia Markets
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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! From broadcast radio to digital streaming radio to podcasting, audio continues to grow – and iHeart, which reaches 90% of Americans every month, is the #1 audio company in America across every one of those platforms. We’re the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers; we 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; 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. 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 need a strong weekend overnight news anchor, who can write news and who can also anchor various other shifts
What You'll Do:
Gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems
Read traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners
Identify, research, and create copy regarding traffic to feature during on-air shift; finalizes content using digital audio editing software
Manage information; keeping all facts straight, making sure details are accurate and current, and tracking any changes
Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion
May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social-media platforms
What You'll Need:
Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment
Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Must be willing to work split shifts; 4 hours in AM Drive, 4 hours in PM Drive
Must be willing to work weekends
Previous on-air broadcast experience is preferred but not required
College degree is preferred but not required
What You'll Bring:
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
Compensation:
Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.
$23.20 - $31.90
Location:
Burbank, CA: 3400 West Olive Avenue, Suite 550, 91505
Position Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Part 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 (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!
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.
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