P/T News Writer - Weekends and Holiday Mornings

About the role

WBZ NewsRadio has an immediate opening for a part time news writer. Shifts to include weekend and holiday mornings.

Responsibilities

• 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 relationship with listeners by providing news coverage to targeted demographic audience.
• Interviews newsmakers, selects short soundbytes and writing around them for broadcast.
• Adheres to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, 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.
• Update 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years previous newsroom experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiarity with NexGen, Adobe Audition, NewsBoss a plus.
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to current events/news.
• 4 year journalism degree preferred

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to 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.

Skills

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
• Problem solving skills within established procedures.
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems.
• Closer attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels.

Pay

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

Benefits

• 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!