Part-time Weekend News Anchor

What We Need :

We’re looking for a seasoned news anchor / reporter. This is a major market opportunity and not for beginners. Employee will anchor top and bottom of the hour weekend newscasts, cover Breaking News and write content for newswire.

Will also provide vacation / holiday relief.

What You'll Do :

Anchor multiple market newscasts.

Cover Breaking News

General Newsroom Responsibilities.

Gather and verify information through interviews, observation and research ensuring that the news reported remains objective and balanced

Monitor sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media

Finalize content using digital audio editing software

Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion

Repackage content from producers and field reporters for newscasts

Identify technical equipment and resource requirements for recording interviews and other audio material

Produce features and interviews as assigned

Prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social-media platforms

What You'll Need :

Expertise using Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms

To be knowledgeable and up-to-date on local and national trends and / or to have specialized knowledge of subjects / events related to on-air topics

Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation

Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews

Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar

Proficiency in media production and broadcast systems

Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment

Bilingualism is a plus

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

4 year college degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

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.

$19.33 - $24.16

Location :

Long Beach, CA : 1500 Hughes Way, Suite 100 - Bldg 2, 90810

Position Type : Regular

Regular

Time Type : Part time

Part time

Pay Type : Hourly

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!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.