Position Overview
We are looking for a strong leader/manager with journalism skills. The perfect fit would be someone who has managed radio news‑writers/editors and anchors. The position is responsible for copy reviews and anchor air‑checks, will run a very busy news‑desk, and hand out assignments nationwide. The employee must work in the newsroom; this is not a remote job.
What You'll Do
- Write/edit and produce news text and audio.
- Manage regional & national news desk.
- Assignments, planning & content management.
- Work with news centers across the county to cover breaking news for local, regional and national coverage.
- Perform copy reviews with writers.
- Perform air‑check reviews with anchors.
- General newsroom responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need
- Extensive news radio experience.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Proven track record of solid news work.
- Strong journalism skills.
- Highly experienced news writing background.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced yet flexible environment.
What You'll Bring
- Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
- Subject matter expertise to conceive and communicate original ideas.
- A growth mindset with knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team.
- Open communication about a variety of complex ideas to encourage a broad point of view and build team consensus.
- Strong desire for collaboration between teams.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to continuous process improvement for overall team effectiveness.
- Advanced problem‑solving techniques.
Location
Phoenix, AZ: 4686 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 400, 85008
Employment Details
- Position Type: Regular
- Time Type: Full time
- Pay Type: Salaried
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 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!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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
Non‑Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.
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