Full-Time Morning Drive Editor/ Writer Job at Audacy, Inc. in Chicago

Overview

Job Title: Full-Time Morning Drive Editor/Writer

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Transparency: $49,296.00/Yr. - $70,309.00/Yr.

Location(s): Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Overview: WBBM Newsradio, Chicago's leading multi-platform news organization, is seeking a passionate, dynamic journalist to serve as a full-time morning drive news editor and writer.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Oversee news production during the course of a daypart and 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 the stories of highest interest and relevance to the audience.
• Assemble an hourly lineup of news for writers and anchors to prepare.
• Assign and edit 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 for reporter follow-up.
• Work closely with news anchors and reporters in preparing newscasts.
• Act as the de facto leader in the newsroom in the absence of the Managing Editor and the Director of News and Programming.
• Direct assistant producers to take in tape and feeds, and work with newsroom personnel to pursue breaking stories.
• Coordinate coverage as required and respond to inquiries from listeners and officials.
• Shifts can include weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

More About You:

• Excellent news judgment and familiarity with the Chicago news environment.
• Familiarity with broadcast style and strong ability to incorporate audio into written stories.
• Excellent grammar, good spelling, and ability to use social media to gather news and promote content.
• Understanding of legal guidelines governing broadcast media and excellent editorial judgment.
• Friendly attitude and positive interaction with listeners, the public, and colleagues.
• Bachelor's Degree (Required), preferably in Communications/English/Journalism or related fields.
• 3+ years of newsroom experience preferred.
• Experience with digital media, social media, and video.
• Ability to write and edit news stories under tight deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure.
• High energy with the ability to think innovatively.
• Required to join the WGA union if not already a member.

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money 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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