National News Producer

What We Need

We are looking for an afternoon/evening National News Producer for iHeart Media's 24/7 News operation in Phoenix. This is an in‑house position and cannot be performed remotely. The role requires deep attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Run and manage a busy news desk for a national wire and radio service.
• Manage breaking‑news content on local, regional, and national levels.
• Edit copy, write copy, hand out assignments, and manage the newsroom floor at the Phoenix 24/7 News operation.
• Post content (text and audio) to various platforms for affiliates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to make quick decisions and work in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Extensive background in editing and content creation.
• Highly skilled in coverage of breaking news and overall newsroom management.
• Willingness to work overnights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Three or more years of news/journalism experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and grammar skills.
• Experience supervising staff.

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do the same.
• Full proficiency and understanding of job functions.
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance.
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness.
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy, and patience.

Phoenix, AZ: 4686

E. Van Buren Street, Suite 400, 85008.

Regular.

Full time.

Hourly.

• Employer‑sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance 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 volunteer work in the community.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost, including counseling and support services.
• Additional voluntary programs such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, and accident insurance.

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 agreements may be required for certain positions as permitted by law. The organization participates in E‑Verify.