News Anchor​/Reporter

Overview

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iHeart

Media is the #1 audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans every month with a wide range of audio products and events. We are committed to diversity, collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We’re seeking an experienced radio news anchor and reporter with a strong background in live anchoring, government coverage, and on-the-ground reporting. You should be skilled in audio recording and editing for broadcast, with excellent comprehension, writing, and editorial judgment. A personable, compelling delivery, a clear and engaging voice, and strong storytelling instincts are essential.

• Report on assigned news topics, including city council and state legislature coverage
• Pitch and develop enterprise stories
• Collaborate closely with newsroom leadership and fellow reporters
• Produce video stories for social platforms as assigned
• Photograph news scenes for digital use
• Write, record, and edit audio for broadcast news stories
• Write and publish news content for web and social media
• Prepare and anchor newscasts as assigned
• Learn and help cover all 13 markets across our six-state region

• College degree in journalism or 3–5 years of broadcast news experience
• Strong passion for news, natural curiosity, and excellent interviewing skills
• Exceptional comprehension, writing, and editing abilities with a contemporary writing style
• Advanced pronunciation, spelling, and on-air language skills
• Clear, engaging voice with personable, modern delivery
• Strong storytelling instincts
• Solid technical aptitude and ability to learn new tools quickly
• Experience with web publishing and social media
• Knowledge of audio recording, editing, and sound selection for news

• Respect for others and a belief that others should reciprocate
• Subject matter expertise to conceive and communicate original ideas
• A growth mindset with knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team
• Open communication 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 team effectiveness
• Advanced problem-solving techniques

Des Moines, IA: 2141 Grand Ave, 50312

• Position Type:
  Regular
• Time Type:
  Part time
• Pay Type:
  
  Hourly

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost with telephonic counseling and related services
• Additional voluntary programs (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 may be required for certain positions and as allowed by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.