News Anchor/Reporter

iHeartMedia team

Description

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:
This position is for a full-time news anchor, providing critical content to Louisville and surrounding cities along with Regional responsibilities and other duties as assigned. The employee will provide national as well as local coverage for station groups to use during their newscasts.
Note this position potentially involves anchoring newscasts on Saturdays.
What You'll Do:
  • Gathers, writes, edits and anchors multiple market newscasts.
  • Monitors sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media.
  • Provides newscasts/reports and write copy.

Requirements

What You'll Need:
Qualifications:
  • Self-motivated to work, finding stories and anchoring newscasts
  • 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 and national trends
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proficient in media production (primarily audio) and broadcast systems
  • Strong social media skills including email, writing/posting for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Work Experience:
  • At least 1-3 years experience, either professionally or in college
Education:
  • College degree preferred, but not required
Please also note this position could require work-from-home, and in addition to being a regularly scheduled anchor, could also be on an as-needed basis to cover openings among the staff or breaking news after a sufficient training period.
What You'll Bring:
  • 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

Benefits & Perks

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!

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iHeartMedia

With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 129 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leader in multiplatform connections, it also serves over 150 local markets through 858 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on tablets, wearables and smartphones, and on gaming consoles. iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the fastest growing digital audio service in the U.S., available on over 260 platforms and 2000+ devices. iHeartRadio offers users thousands of live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist and the top podcasts and personalities. With over 1.7 billion downloads, iHeartRadio reached 110 million registered users faster than any other radio or digital music service. iHeartMedia’s platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

Job Details

Posted on Apr 11

Louisville, KY, USA

Full time

Junior