News Anchor / Reporter

iHeartMedia

  • Louisville, KY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Total Traffic + Weather NetworkCurrent employees and contingent workers click to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.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; andWe 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: 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 involves anchoring newscasts on Saturdays.What You'll Do:Gather, write, edit, and anchor multiple market newscasts.Monitor sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media.Provide newscasts/reports and write copy.What You'll Need:Self-motivated to work, finding stories and anchoring newscastsStrong on-air presence and ability to present newscasts with authorityExcellent writing and editing ability; excellent grammarStrong time management skills; adept at setting priorities and managing deadlinesKnowledgeable and up-to-date with local and national trendsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environmentProficient in media production (primarily audio) and broadcast systemsStrong social media skills including email, writing/posting for Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramAt least 1-3 years experience, either professionally or in collegePlease 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 returnAbility to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to escalateSkills to solve straightforward problems using established proceduresClose attention to detail, following up until issues are resolvedCommon courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contactsLocation: Louisville, KY: 428 S 4th St, Suite 230, 40202Position Type: RegularTime Type: Full timePay Type: HourlyBenefits: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 optionsCompany provided and supplemental life insurancePaid vacation and sick timePaid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosingA Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their communityA 401K planEmployee 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.Our organization participates in E-Verify. 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