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NAB Leadership Foundation is hiring: National News Producer in Phoenix

NAB Leadership Foundation · Phoenix, AZ, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

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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; 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, 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:
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:

Primary responsibility will be running and managing a busy news-desk for a national wire and radio service.

Manage Breaking News content on a local/regional
ational level.

Employee will also 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.

Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

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

An extensive background in editing and content creation is required.

Must be 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:

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

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!

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.

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In Summary: iHeartMedia is looking for an afternoon/evening National News Producer for iHeart Media's 24/7 News operation in Phoenix . Primary responsibility will be running and managing a busy news-desk for a national wire and radio service . The ideal candidate can make quick decisions and work in a very deadline-oriented environment .

En Español: Total Traffic + Weather Network Los empleados actuales y los trabajadores contingentes hacen clic aquí para solicitar y buscar por el Título de Publicación de Trabajo. La revolución del audio está aquí - e iHeart lo lidera! Podcasting, el nuevo medio de comunicación en rápido crecimiento, hoy tiene más usuarios mensuales que los servicios de música streaming o Netflix; iHeart es el hogar de muchas de las personalidades y influencers podcasts más populares y confiables del país , quienes construyen importantes conexiones con cientos de comunidades a lo largo de Estados Unidos; Creamos y producimos algunos de los eventos musicales en vivo de marca más populares y conocidos en América, incluido el Festival de Música iHeardRadio, los Premios de Músicas iHeartradio, el Festival iHearthCountry, iHeatRadio Fiesta Latina e la gira iheartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. Nuestra compañía valora el estrés de la colaboración, la curiosidad, dar la bienvenida a los disidentes, aceptar errores en la búsqueda de nuevas ideas y respeto por todos. Sólo una empresa en Estados Unidos tiene la posición número uno en todo audio: iHeartMedia! Si estás entusiasmado con este papel pero no sientes que tu experiencia se alinea perfectamente con la descripción del trabajo, te animamos a aplicar de todas formas. En iHeardMedia nos dedicamos a construir un lugar de trabajo diverso, inclusivo y auténtico y estamos buscando compañeros de equipo apasionados por lo que hacemos! Lo que necesitamos: buscamos un productor nacional de noticias tarde
oche para la operación Noticias 24/7 de iheart Media en Phoenix. Este es un puesto interno y no puede hacerse desde una ubicación remota. Debe estar dispuesto a trabajar en las noches, fines de semana y días festivos. Lo que hará: La responsabilidad principal será ejecutar y gestionar un escritorio de noticias ocupado para un servicio nacional de cable y radio. Gestionar el contenido de Breaking News a nivel local/regional
acional. El empleado también editará copia, escribirá copias, distribuirá tareas y administrará el piso del salón de redacción en la Operación Phoenix 24/7 Noticias. Publicará contenido (texto & audio) a varias plataformas para afiliados. Otras funciones según se asignen. Qué necesitarás: El candidato ideal puede tomar decisiones rápidas y trabajar en un entorno muy orientado a plazos límite. Se requiere una amplia experiencia en edición y creación de contenidos. Tipo de puesto: Tipo de horario regular: Tipo de pago a tiempo completo: Beneficios por hora: la oferta de beneficios de iHeartMedia es flexible y ofrece una variedad de opciones para satisfacer las diversas necesidades de nuestra fuerza laboral cambiante, incluidas las siguientes: Cuidados médicos, dentales y visuales patrocinados por el empleador con varias opciones de cobertura.