**Job Summary:**
24/7 News Source has an immediate opening for a full\-time overnight news writer at our Phoenix operation\.
Our ideal candidate is a seasoned news writer with on\-air experience\. Employee will write summaries for local markets as assigned, produce news audio also provide possible content for the national wire\.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provides On\-Air Talent with stories, audios, comedy clips, jokes, news, etc\., for preparing for daily shows\.
+ Provides logistical planning and insight to upcoming events, special programs and/or elements to be included in news coverage\.
+ Gathers, writes, edits and prepares content that acts as a tip sheet for On\-Air Talent\.
+ Scans various websites, newspapers, magazines, social media, online content and other sources for latest information on celebrities, entertainment, news events, music, current events, weather etc\., in order to collect information for posting on “prep services” websites\.
+ Posts information onto websites for viewing\.
+ May specialize in certain formats appropriate to coverage area demographics, e\.g\., country music, comedy, breaking events, celebrities’ news\.
+ Write broadcast\-style news copy for a leading national wire service\.Deliver on\-air regional news reports\.
+ Other duties as assigned\.
**Qualifications:**
+ Extensive news writing experience\.
+ Ability to work flexible hours\. Please note this position will be an overnight shift so you must be willing to work this\.
+ Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills\.
+ Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision\- must be dependable\.
+ Must be detail oriented and able to "follow\-up until resolved\.”
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms
+ Fully proficient with station\(s\)’ computer, voice and data systems or ability to learn new systems quickly
+ Knowledge of local audience’s interests and preferences
+ Excellent writing and editing ability; excellent grammar
+ Strong time management skills; adept at setting priorities and managing deadlines
+ Ability to plan and organize, manage projects and multi task in a fast\-paced environment
+ High degree of attention to detail, optimal work standards and process improvement ability
+ Stress tolerance especially with tight deadlines
+ Strong interpersonal skills, can collaborate with all station staff
+ 2\-3\+ years’ experience in a similar newsgathering and/or media operations environment
**Education:**
• Four\-year Bachelor's degree in a related field; Media, Communications, or Journalism preferred
**Certifications:**
• None required
**Location:** Phoenix, AZ: 4686 E\. Van Buren Street, Suite 300, 85008
**Position Type:** Regular
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\.
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iHeartMedia, Inc\. is one of the leading global media and entertainment companies specializing in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, live events, and on\-demand entertainment and information services across the nation and providing premier opportunities for advertisers\.