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01/22/2024
Part Time Farm Reporter
iHeartMedia Des Moines
Category: Media - Journalism - Newspaper |
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Position/Title: Part Time Farm Reporter |
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Details: iHeartMedia Markets
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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, 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:
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: iHeartMedia!
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 iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
What We Need: Creates, produces and announces topics on the radio, including music, entertainment, politics, news, weather, sports, traffic and other topics of interest.
What You'll Do: Responsibilities
• Delivers newscasts; announces radio playlist of musical selections; gives weather and traffic conditions; delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information. • Comments on music and other matters of interest to audience (e.g. time, weather, traffic conditions) and may interview musical personalities and members of listening audience. • Typically specializes in one type of music (e.g. classical, pop, rock, country and western, etc.). • Writes, reviews and/or edits news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc. • Participates in promotional events. • May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming. • May directly sell advertising space to advertisers. • Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials. • Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room. • Protects station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air. • Processes time-out programming for accurate play back. • Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast. • Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.).
Qualifications
• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussions • Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation • Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews • Ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air • Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar • Proficient in media production and broadcast systems • Proficient in Microsoft Office and social networking • May require selling skills • May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish
Work Experience • 1-2 years’ experience as an announcer in smaller market or college station environment
Education • 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism
Certifications • None required
What You'll Need:
What You'll Bring: - The ability to work with existing and new clients - The ability to speak on behalf of all Farm and Agricultural business. - The understanding of all things related to Agribusiness including Markets.
Location: Des Moines, IA: 2141 Grand Ave, 50312
Position Type: Regular
Time Type: Part time
Pay Type: Hourly
Benefits: iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:
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 will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.
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Vacancy Type: Part Time |
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Date Posted: 1/22/2024 |
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Closing Date: 4/21/2024 |
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City: Des Moines |
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State: Iowa |
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URL: http://www.iHeartMediaCareers.com |
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Contact: Please click here to apply for this job. |
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Apply Online URL: https://iheartmedia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_iHM/job/Des-Moines-IA/Part-Time-Farm-Reporter_Req33100-4 |