P​/T News Writer - Weekends and Holiday Mornings

What We Need:

WBZ News Radio has an immediate opening for a part‑time news writer. Shifts include weekend and holiday mornings.

• Available to work weekend and holiday mornings.
• Responsible for gathering and producing morning newscasts with fresh sound and news content.
• Responsible for writing creative and relevant on‑air news copy under continual rolling deadlines.
• Establishes a relationship with listeners by providing news coverage to a targeted demographic audience.
• Interviews news makers, selects short sound bites and writes around them for broadcast.
• Adheres to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeart
  
  Media, the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
• Communicates clearly with editors and other newsroom staff.
• Updates social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, etc.
• Participates in required station programming, promotions, and sales staff meetings and events.
• Verifies facts and produces news content.
• Edits actualities for broadcast.

• 3+ years previous newsroom experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiarity with Nex Gen, Adobe Audition, News Boss a plus.
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
• Socially informed and perceptive; up‑to‑date and in tune daily with local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to current events/news.
• 4‑year journalism degree preferred.
• Position requires proficiency in writing news copy, fact checking and research.
• Must work well under breaking news and deadline pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar.
• Demonstrated creativity and imagination.
• Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities.
• Can work well in a team environment; collaborative.
• Able to adapt to changes in schedules and maintain composure in a fast‑paced environment with short deadlines.

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision.
• Problem‑solving skills within established procedures.
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems.
• Close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels.

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data. $17.66 - $22.08

Medford, MA: 1 Cabot Road, Suite 320, 02155

Regular Time:
Part‑time.

Pay Type:

Hourly.

iHeart

Media’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 (employees meeting ACA measurement).
• 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!

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.  

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