Part-Time Assistant Producer

Audacy•IL-Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WBBM Newsradio, Chicago’s number one news station, is looking for a talented part time Assistant Producer with an enterprising attitude and impressive work ethic to join our team of award-winning journalists. This is an on-site position without opportunity for remote work. Shifts may also include early mornings, evenings, holidays and/or weekends. You will be expected to operate under tight deadlines, work collaboratively, and pitch story ideas.

Requirements

Hands-on internships or experience at a college radio station is required.
Must be familiar with digital audio editing techniques.
Must follow news on a regular basis.
Must have a working knowledge of the basic facts of topical news stories and demonstrate 'news judgment'.
Must be familiar with basic technical standards including level noise and clarity of sound.
Must be able to write clearly.
Must be able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must project a professional and unhurried image to callers.
A valid driver’s license.
Satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check.
If the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.

Nice To Haves

A college degree, with a concentration in broadcast journalism is preferred.

Responsibilities

Taking and editing audio from multiple sources including reporters, weather feeds, and network audio feeds.
Placing phone calls to check on news stories.
Using the internet and other sources to follow up or gain insight for use in news stories.
Answering telephones in a polite and helpful fashion.
Recognizing the urgency of telephone calls (immediate, routine, can wait).
Answering listener questions, which may require determination and ingenuity.
Screening calls from public relations firms.
Taking messages for reporters.
Referring complaints to management.
Taking in detailed news tips and forwarding them immediately to the desk.
Calling back people who have been offered assistance.
Performing work on very short deadlines with attention to detail.
Prioritizing a high volume of work.
Managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

A health care coordinator
Medical
Dental
Vision
Mental health
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
Disability
Life insurance
Critical illness
Hospital indemnity
Accident insurance
Paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer)
401(k) retirement plan
Student loan payment assistance program
Legal assistance
Life assistance program
Identity theft protection
Discounted home and auto insurance
Pet insurance