National Newsroom Leader & Desk Chief

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The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeart

Media,
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 iHeart
  
  Radio Music Festival, the iHeart
  
  Radio Music Awards, the iHeart
  
  Country Festival, iHeart
  
  Radio Fiesta Latina and the iHeart
  
  Radio Jingle Ball Tour;
• iHeart
  
  Radio 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: iHeart

Media!

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 iHeart

Media 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 a strong leader/manager with journalism skills. The perfect fit would be someone who has managed radio news-writers/editors and anchors. Position is responsible for copy reviews and anchor air-checks. Will also run a very busy news-desk and hand out assignments nationwide. Employee must work in the newsroom, it is not a remote job.

What You'll Do:

Write/edit and produce news text and audio.

Manage regional & national news desk.

Assignments, planning & content management.

Works with news centers across the county to cover Breaking News for local/regional and national coverage.

Perform copy reviews with writers.

Perform aircheck reviews with anchors.

General newsroom responsibilities.

Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Extensive news radio experience.

Leadership and management skills.

Proven track record of solid news work.

Strong journalism skills.

Highly experienced news writing background.

Ability to work in a fast paced but flexible environment.

What You'll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Subject matter expertise to conceive and communicate original ideas
• A growth mindset with knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team
• Open communication about a variety of complex ideas to encourage a broad point of view and build a team consensus
• Strong desire for collaboration between teams
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to continuous process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Advanced problem-solving techniques

Location:
Phoenix, AZ: 4686

E. Van Buren Street, Suite 400, 85008

Position Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Type:
Salaried

Benefits:

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
• 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…