Editor/Writer WINS (part time)

Audacy, Inc. • New York, NY

76d • $42 - $53

About The Position

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. New York is the greatest, most diverse city in America. Our stories reflect the people, issues, politics, and quality of life in the city.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of major market experience as a broadcast producer/writer.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check.
• Proof of insurance if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Thrives under unrelenting deadline pressure.
• Supervises on-air product, including editorial content.
• Select stories for coverage and manage the editorial product in conjunction with News managers.
• Oversees line-up of newscasts and makes changes as necessary.
• Organizes and delegates assignments.
• Coordinates breaking news/weather coverage.
• Extensive writing under deadline pressure.
• Ability to continuously update copy throughout shift.
• Must be able to read and understand complex material and turn it into easy to understand copy.
• Ability to follow breaking news and update source copy.
• Work with a team of seasoned professionals.
• Strong ability to incorporate audio into written stories.
• Have a working knowledge of legal guidelines, FCC rules, etc. and how they apply to your writing.
• Candidates must be experts in audio editing and Social Media.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees