News Reporter/Play--Play Announcer
Listed on 2026-07-05
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Creative Arts/Media
Journalism, Social Media, Music / Audio Production, Broadcasting
Location: Iowa
Saga Communications - Spencer Media Group
Position:
Full-time News Reporter/Play-by-Play Announcer
We value creativity and the desire to win. We’re looking for someone who has the skills and ability to gather and write local news stories, conduct interviews for audio actualities, anchor local newscasts, and post stories on the website and social media.
This person will also be responsible for doing play-by-play of regional high school football and basketball games during the season. Some evenings and weekends will be required.
Previous on-air experience is preferred but not required. The right person for this position will need to live in Spencer, Iowa (or the surrounding area) and understand small-market, local radio while being willing to be involved in the community.
SMG’s group of four stations covers over nine counties in northwest Iowa, including the Iowa Great Lakes. Northwest Iowa is a beautiful place to live, work and raise a family. Learn more about our stations: ; ; ; and
Other duties for this position include (but not limited to):
- Gather and write local news stories
- Conduct interviews in person and via phone for audio actualities
- Cover local meetings & events for news coverage
- Edit audio for air
- Anchor newscasts
- Post stories on website and social media platforms
- Voice/produce commercials as assigned
- Fill in voice tracking/board op as needed
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