Morning Reporter-Producer

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Group • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation (PCBC), home to 90.5 WESA and 91.3 WYEP, is seeking a skilled and motivated Morning Reporter-Producer to join the 90.5 WESA newsroom. Working closely with the Morning Edition host and newsroom team, this role researches, reports, writes, and produces timely, accurate, and engaging news content for broadcast and digital platforms. The position is primarily based in the Pittsburgh office, with flexibility for remote work when job responsibilities and organizational needs allow.

The role requires strong writing and audio production skills, sound news judgment, and a commitment to accurate, engaging journalism. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a newsroom, meet daily deadlines, and contribute to stories that inform and connect the Pittsburgh community.

The standard schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with evening or weekend work as events require. The minimum compensation is $52,020, commensurate with experience and ability. Full-time exempt employees receive benefits including a 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% company match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, three weeks of vacation, sick time, 10 company holidays, and 12 weeks of paid new-parent leave. PCBC also encourages continuing education and participation in conferences and seminars.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• At least one year of professional experience in reporting, radio, or audio production.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and digital audio editing skills.
• Sound editorial judgment and a commitment to accurate, fair, balanced, and ethical journalism.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Understanding of the NPR audience and news style.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and produce daily news content.
• Collaborate with the Morning Edition host and newsroom to develop newscast rundowns, coordinate coverage, and prepare a timeline for engaging content.
• Produce live and recorded interviews, including researching topics, preparing hosts and guests, and editing audio for broadcast.
• Edit and update news stories to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
• Gather audio and reporting materials to support daily coverage and breaking news.
• Contribute to additional newsroom projects, which may include feature reporting, podcast production, social media, and station events.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with 6% company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation
• Sick time
• 10 company holidays
• 12 weeks of paid new-parent leave
• Professional development, including continuing education and participation in conferences and seminars

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level