Audacy, Inc. is hiring: Part-Time News Writer/Editor - WBBM-AM in Chicago
Audacy, Inc., Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
Overview
Job Title: News Writer/Editor
Department: News
Reporting To: Brand Manager
Employment Type: Part-Time
Pay Transparency: $21.80/Hr. - $21.80/Hr.
Location(s): Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: On-Site
WBBM-AM Newsradio, Chicago's leading multi-platform news organization, is seeking a passionate, dynamic journalist to serve as a part-time news editor and writer.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Oversee the newsroom during the course of a daypart.
- Create rundowns, select sound to air during newscasts, write and approve copy, and coordinate with the digital content team.
- Work off an assigned lineup drawing information from resource copy, audio files, and appropriate network sources.
- Review incoming news stories and choose those of highest interest and relevance to the audience.
- Assemble an hourly lineup of news for writers and anchors.
- Assign audio to newscasts.
- Pursue new ways of presenting stories for maximum audience impact.
- Bring stories of interest to the attention of the manager on duty.
- Work closely with anchors and reporters in preparing newscasts.
- Act as de facto leader in the newsroom in the absence of senior editors.
- Direct assistant producers and coordinate coverage as required.
- Respond to listener inquiries and discuss coverage plans with external parties as needed.
Qualifications
More About You:
- Excellent news judgment and familiarity with the Chicago news environment.
- Familiarity with broadcast style and ability to incorporate audio into written stories.
- Excellent grammar, good spelling, and ability to use social media for news gathering.
- Understanding of legal guidelines governing broadcast media and current events.
- Consistently maintain a friendly attitude and positive interactions.
- Knowledge of newsroom policies, ethics, and legal restrictions.
- Alert management to questionable content that may violate policies.
- Suggest ideas to improve station operations and community relationships.
- Understand and follow company policies and procedures.
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.
About Us
Audacy is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company. Learn more at audacyinc.com.
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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