iHeartMedia is hiring an Editor to write and edit creative music and entertainment content. You will conceive, write, and edit a high volume of material, from breaking news to features, for a dynamic digital audience. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of internet culture and a proven ability to identify and develop viral stories.
What You'll Do
- Identify, write, and edit a high volume of daily content, ensuring it is accurate, grammatically correct, informative, and entertaining
- Generate creative and compelling ideas for stories, features, and other shareable content across multiple formats
- Enforce editorial style and content standards
- Manage and update archived materials
- Collaborate with the social team to maximize content reach
- Apply editorial judgement throughout the content production process
What We're Looking For
- A proven track record creating shareable, viral content on social media
- Proficiency in writing news copy, fact checking, and research; ability to work well under breaking news deadlines
- Understanding of social media with a working knowledge of SEO and tag management best practices
- Relevant experience in web production and content creation
- Tech savvy with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Working knowledge of AI platforms, Photoshop, CMS publishing, and HTML
- Understanding of content marketing principles, fundamentals, strategies, and key trends
- Excellent time management and strong problem-solving skills
- Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
- Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
- Open, professional communication that encourages collaboration and stresses diplomacy, empathy, and patience
- Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or English
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- AI platforms
- Photoshop
- CMS publishing
- HTML
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
- Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision with a variety of coverage options
- A 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost
- A range of additional voluntary programs
Work Mode
This is a virtual position open to candidates in the EST time zone or Tennessee.
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.
