Jobs at iHeartRADIO, Birmingham, UK

Position: News writer/ Anchor

About position

The most prestigious and famous radio station of the world, iHeartRADIO is seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, robust and News writer/Anchor. Basically, he/she will be responsible for coverage and broadcast of news on the channel,

Roles and responsibilities

• Gathers and verifies factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
• Monitors sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media.
• Plans, writes, edits, and voices news broadcasts. Similarly, finalizes content using digital audio editing software.
• Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion.
• Repackages content from producers and field reporters for newscasts.
• Identifies technical equipment and resource requirements for recording interviews and other audio material.
• Produce features and interviews as assigned if necessary.
• Similarly,  specialize in a particular field of news broadcasting occasionally.
• In addition to that, might prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social media platforms.

Required qualifications and skills

• Bachelor degree (preferably in Journalism or Communication).
• At least 3 years of experience in the related field.
• Pleasant, appealing and calm voice as well as excellent pronunciation ability.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite and social networking platform.
• Strong writing and editing skills. Also, well knowledge of grammar.
• Knowledgeable and up-to-date with local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of subjects/events related to on-air topics.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems, experience with RCS News and NexGen is a plus.
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently in some circumstances.