Editor/Writer WINS (part time) Job at Audacy, Inc. in City of Syracuse

Overview

Job Title: Editor/Writer WINS

Department: News

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Description:

1010 WINS, New York's one and only all-news station, is looking for a news editor and writer to work in our fast-paced iconic newsroom. As an editor, you must have excellent editorial judgment and a deep understanding of current events, national politics, and local news. WINS editors must also take information and news copy and turn it into a story that sounds like a conversation on the city streets. If you understand that compelling writing, great story-telling, and creative use of sound make for a great news product, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will be a passionate news junkie with their finger on the pulse of NYC.

Pay Transparency:

The anticipated starting salary range for New York City-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $42.61/hr-$53.36/hr. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Thrive under unrelenting deadline pressure.
• Supervise on-air product, including editorial content.
• Select stories for coverage and manage the editorial product in conjunction with News managers.
• Oversee line-up of newscasts and make changes as necessary.
• Organize and delegate assignments.
• Coordinate breaking news/weather coverage.
• Extensive writing under deadline pressure.
• Continuously update copy throughout shift.
• Read and understand complex material and turn it into easy-to-understand copy.
• Follow breaking news and update source copy.
• Work with a team of seasoned professionals.
• Incorporate audio into written stories.
• Have a working knowledge of legal guidelines, FCC rules, etc., and how they apply to your writing.
• Be an expert in audio editing and social media.

Qualifications

More About You:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced radio newsroom under demanding deadlines.
• Experience in assigning and writing for major breaking news stories, tragedies, lighter stories, celebrities, and newsmakers.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of major market experience as a broadcast producer/writer.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required if using your own vehicle.

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 leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s largest radio broadcasting groups and podcast networks. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other classifications protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy.

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