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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:

iHeartMedia has a rare opening for a seasoned anchor/reporter on multiple stations (including KFYI) in multiple markets throughout the Southwest. Employee will also perform in-house reporting duties, produce content for national wire service and perform general newsroom assignments Candidates should have high standards for audio quality, strong on-air presentation skills and the ability to write radio broadcast style copy.

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
• Extensive "on-air" background - this is not a position for beginners.
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment

Work Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in on-air journalism in smaller market or college station

Education

• 4-year college degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

Certifications

• None required

What You'll Need:

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
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience
• Strong problem solving skills
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus

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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 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 Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!
• A 401K plan
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance

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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