Senior audio editor / content writer

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The Audio Revolution Is Here - And IHeart Is Leading It! IHeartMedia, The Number One Audio Company In America , Reaches 90% Of Americans Every Month -- a Monthly Audience That's Twice The Size Of Any Other Audio Company - Almost Three Times The Size Of The Largest TV Network - And Almost 4 Times The Size Of The Largest Ad-supported Music Streaming Service. In Fact, We Have

• More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
• We're the largest podcast publisher , with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
• iHeart is the home of many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers , who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio , from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we're able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.
  
  

Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need

We're seeking a Senior Audio Editor and Content Writer for the Breakfast Club with a passion for storytelling and sound. Strong audio editing skills. You'll lead the creation of compelling audio and written content, ensuring high editorial standards and inclusive narratives. Ideal candidates bring strong collaboration skills, editorial judgment, and experience producing standout content in fast-paced environments.

What You'll Do

• Handle audio editing and post-production
• Oversee and manage multiple productions
• Interface with talent and teams for assets and deliverables
• Responsible for executing ad creative with talent based on sold campaigns and client timelines
• Edit and load Broadcast, Podcast and Digital Episodes
• Formulate creative ideas for segments and new content
• Identify, write and edit a high volume of content daily; ensuring that content is accurate, informative and entertaining
• Generate creative and compelling ideas for stories, features and other shareable content
• Apply editorial judgement to content production
• Works on all aspects for the show content production from beginning to end
• Create a content outline for the Breakfast show daily.
• Edit Interviews and show content for air
• Adhere to FCC guidelines
• Help develop and implement strategic plans, goals and vision to help the show/program remain competitive and project the intended brand image
• Creates and introduces new concepts and ideas, provides/solicits content and audience research, identifies suitable ideas from others, carries out thorough research and disseminates which archive and audio resources can be used
• Live support for Breakfast Club cast members in show
• Assist in scheduling and managing of contributors and/or guests
• Develop/produces content, write scripts, plan and set the show schedule, and direct on-air talent in conjunction with the show outline/timeline
• Hold pre-production briefings for on-air talent, presenters, reporters, guests and technical staff
• The ability to assemble seamless, highly listenable edits of short and long format voice-only content, often on a tight deadline
• Knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulations related to news and radio production
  
  

What You'll Need

• Masterful audio Editing Skills
• Strong Comedy Writing Skills
• Must be able to execute in fast paced environment
• Background in audio engineering
• Experience recording and editing audio in Pro Tools and Audition
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for current events and culture
• Ability to perform effective and efficient research on a wide range of topics and then assimilate and deliver those ideas in a coherent manner
• Highly adaptable to changes in priorities
• Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them to audiences; has comprehensive knowledge of subjects relevant to specific radio genres
• Understanding of the target audience and audience demographics
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; ability to tailor and adapt content for different audiences and platforms
• Excellent communication skills, complemented by diplomacy, empathy and patience
  
  

What You'll Bring

Editing Audio

Content Writing

Ensuring audio is FCC compliant

Editing Audio

Content Writing

Ensuring audio is FCC compliant

Editing Audio

Content Writing

Ensuring audio is FCC compliant

• 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
• Editing interviews and content for Breakfast club
  
  

Compensation

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$72,000 - $90,000

Location:

New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Pay Type

Salaried

Benefits

iHeartMedia's benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost - services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• ?A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!
  
  

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

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.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month - we specialize in radio, digital, social, podcasts, influencers, data, and events across the nation and provide premier opportunities for advertisers.

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