News Writer – Part Time

Description

What We Need:

WBZ NewsRadio is recruiting for an experienced Part-Time news writer/editor.  Shifts include holidays and weekends.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for writing creative and relevant on-air news copy under continual rolling deadlines.
• Establishes relationships with listeners by providing news coverage to targeted demographic audiences.
• Interviews newsmakers.
• Adheres to all station guidelines, policies, and procedures, iHeartMedia, the FCC, and all other federal, state, and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
• Communicate clearly with editors and other newsroom staff.  Update social media platforms such as X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, Threads, etc.
• Participate in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.
• Verify facts and produces news content.
• Edit actualities for broadcast.                                                                             

What You'll Need:

• 2+ 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, and 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
• The 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.
• 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.                      

What You'll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• 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                                                                             

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

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