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part-time•Philadelphia
About this role
Overview
Job Title: Part-Time General Assignment Reporter
Department: News
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location(s): Philadelphia, PA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Overview:
KYW Newsradio is looking for a part-time General Assignment Reporter for broadcast and digital, who can excel in on-the-ground reporting in Philadelphia.
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1+ years of experience reporting for a news organization, be comfortable working in a hybrid digital/broadcast environment, and have excellent news judgement. Ideal candidates should be available and ready to work night and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Produce and recrod new segments for KYW newsradio.
- Gather, write, record, edit, and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
- Maintain general knowledge of issues, policies, and newsmakers in the broadcasting area.
- Write scripts and ad-lib materials for stories.
- Develop and research of potential news stories.
- Protect the station's FCC license.
- Other duties requried by management.
- Availability to work nights and weekends are a must.
Qualifications
More About You:
Preferred:
- At least 1 year of reporting experience for a news organization.
- Experience in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
- Understanding and experience reporting as a multimedia journalist.
- Experience in a busy and fast-paced 24/7 newsroom.
- Comfort with breaking news and deadline pressure.
- Proactivity and self-starting attitude is a must.
- Ability to be nimble and pivot with the ebb and flow of the news cycle.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interview skills.
- Excellent news judgement.
- Knowledge of the broadcast area of greater Philadelphia and station demographics is a plus.
- 4-year degree in journalism, broadcasting or an adjacent field is preferred.
Important Notes:
Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
About Us
Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
What you'll do
- The role involves producing and recording news segments for KYW Newsradio, gathering, writing, editing, and delivering content, including providing live coverage during breaking news events. Responsibilities also include maintaining knowledge of local issues, writing scripts, developing stories, and protecting the station's FCC license.
About Audacy, Inc.
At Audacy, we are unapologetic champions of audio everywhere, on every device. We are a multiplatform audio powerhouse, home to the country’s most compelling personalities and the most influential collection of broadcast and digital content, podcasts and premium live experiences.
What makes us special is our deep connection with the communities we serve. They are diverse, mass and niche, bound together by shared geography and through shared experiences and passions across distances. Wherever they are and wherever they go, we are with them. In moments big and small. In the ones that matter most.
For an inside look at what it's like to work at Audacy as well as various parts of our business, check out our employee Instagram account @LifeatAudacy.
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What does a Reporter do at Audacy, Inc.?
As a Reporter at Audacy, Inc., you will: the role involves producing and recording news segments for KYW Newsradio, gathering, writing, editing, and delivering content, including providing live coverage during breaking news events. Responsibilities also include maintaining knowledge of local issues, writing scripts, developing stories, and protecting the station's FCC license..
Is the Reporter position at Audacy, Inc. remote?
The Reporter position at Audacy, Inc. is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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