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News Reporter
iHeartMedia
Des Moines, IA, United States
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Job Summary:
Researches, writes, and delivers stories of relevance to a farm/agriculture audience.
Responsibilities
• This position is specialized in delivering news for a farm and agriculture audience.
• 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.
• Finalizes content using digital audio editing software.
• Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion.
• Repackages content from partners and other staff for newscasts.
• Identifies technical equipment and resource requirements for recording interviews and other audio material.
• May produce features and interviews as assigned.
• Prepares written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social-media platforms.
Qualifications
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of local and national trends and stories related to farming, agriculture, farm markets and agri-business
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment
• May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish
Work Experience
• 3+ years’ experience in on-air journalism in radio or television
Education
• a 4-year college degree is preferred, either in Broadcast Journalism or Communications, or in an agriculture-related field.
Certifications
• None required