News Writer / Anchor

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San Antonio, TX
Senior level
Digital Media • Events • Music
The Role
The News Writer/Anchor is responsible for anchoring newscasts across multiple markets, writing clear and concise news copy, producing content for a 24/7 Newswire, gathering audio from events, and creating short-form reports for other anchors. The role demands high audio quality standards and strong on-air presentation skills.
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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:

iHeartMedia has an opening for a seasoned anchor/reporter on multiple stations. Employee will also perform reporting duties, produce content for national wire service and perform general newsroom assignments Candidates should have high standards for audio quality, strong on-air presentation skills and the ability to write radio broadcast style copy.

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities:

  • Anchor newscasts for multiple markets.
  • Write clear, concise news copy.
  • Produce, edit and write content for 24/7 Newswire.
  • Gather audio from press conferences, live events and partner TV stations.
  • Produce short-form reports (voicers/wraps) for anchors on the following shift.
  • May be called on to anchor breaking news reports as needed.

    What You'll Need:

    Qualifications:

    • Extensive "on-air" background - this is not a position for beginners.
    • Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
    • Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment

    Work Experience

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

    Education

    • 4-year college degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

    Certifications

    • None required

    What You'll Bring:

    Location:

    San Antonio, TX: 20880 Stone Oak Parkway, 78258

    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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

    • 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.

    Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify.

    The Company
    HQ: New York, NY
    11,660 Employees
    On-site Workplace

    What We Do

    With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 129 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leader in multiplatform connections, it also serves over 150 local markets through 858 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on tablets, wearables and smartphones, and on gaming consoles.

    iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the fastest growing digital audio service in the U.S., available on over 260 platforms and 2000+ devices. iHeartRadio offers users thousands of live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist and the top podcasts and personalities. With over 1.7 billion downloads, iHeartRadio reached 110 million registered users faster than any other radio or digital music service.

    iHeartMedia’s platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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