National News Producer

What We Need
We are looking for an afternoon/evening National News Producer for iHeart Media's 24/7 News operation in Phoenix. This is an in‑house position and cannot be done from a remote location. This position requires very deep attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Must be willing to work nights, weekends & holidays.

What You’ll Do

Run and manage a busy news‑desk for a national wire and radio service.

Manage breaking news content on local, regional, and national level.

Edit copy, write copy, hand out assignments and manage the newsroom floor at the Phoenix 24/7 News Operation.

Post content (text & audio) to various platforms for affiliates.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

The ideal candidate can make quick decisions and work in a very deadline‑oriented environment.

Has an extensive background in editing and content creation.

Is skilled and highly proficient with coverage of breaking news and overall newsroom management.

Willingness to initially work overnights/weekends, etc.

Three‑plus years of news/journalism experience.

Excellent writing and editing ability; excellent grammar.

Experience supervising staff.

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.

Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus.

Strong problem‑solving skills.

Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance.

Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness.

Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience.

Location
Phoenix, AZ: 4686 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 400, 85008

Position Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

Pay Type
Hourly

Benefits

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.

A Spirit day to encourage and allow employees to more easily volunteer in their community.

401(k) 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.

Non‑Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Our organization participates in E‑Verify.

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