P/T News Writer Job at New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters in Medford

WBZ NewsRadio is hiring a part-time writer. Shifts include weekends and holidays.

What You'll Do:

1. Responsible for writing creative and relevant on-air news copy under continual rolling deadlines.
2. Establishes relationship with listeners by providing news coverage to targeted demographic audience.
3. Interviews newsmakers.
4. 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.
5. Communicates clearly with editors and other newsroom staff.
6. Updates social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky, Threads, etc.
7. Participates in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.
8. Verifies facts and produces news content.
9. Edits actualities for broadcast.

What You'll Need:

1. 2+ years previous newsroom experience required.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking.
3. Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiarity with NexGen, Adobe Audition, NewsBoss a plus.
4. Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
5. Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to current events/news.
6. 4-year journalism degree preferred.
7. Proficiency in writing news copy, fact checking, and research. Must work well under breaking news and deadline pressure.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar.
9. Demonstrated creativity and imagination.
10. Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities.
11. Can work well in a team environment.
12. 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.
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision.
• Problem-solving skills within established procedures.
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels.

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

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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