Part-Time News Writer/Editor - WBBM-AM

Audacy • Chicago, IL

82d • $21 - $21

About The Position

WBBM-AM Newsradio, Chicago's leading multi-platform news organization, is seeking a passionate, dynamic journalist to serve as a part-time news editor and writer. The hired individual will oversee the newsroom during the course of a daypart and will be responsible for creating rundowns, selecting sound to air during newscasts, writing and approving copy, and coordinating with the digital content team. This is an evergreen posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a roster of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.

Requirements

• Excellent news judgment and familiarity with the Chicago news environment.
• Ability to develop compelling local story angles.
• Familiarity with broadcast style and strong ability to incorporate audio into written stories.
• Excellent grammar and good spelling.
• Ability to use social media to gather news and promote newsroom content.
• Understanding of legal guidelines governing broadcast media.
• Excellent editorial judgment and a deep understanding of current events, national politics, and local news.
• Consistently maintain a friendly attitude and positive interaction with listeners and colleagues.
• Familiarity with local and corporate news policies, newsroom ethics, and legal restrictions.
• Ability to alert management to questionable content or potential policy violations.
• Suggest ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of station operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the newsroom during the course of a daypart.
• Create rundowns and select sound to air during newscasts.
• Write and approve copy.
• Coordinate with the digital content team.
• Review incoming news stories and choose the stories of highest interest and relevance.
• Assemble an hourly lineup of news for writers and anchors.
• Assign 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 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.
• Coordinate coverage when required.
• Respond to listener inquiries and discuss coverage plans with WBBM-TV and Audacy.

Benefits

• Health care coordinator
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Disability and life insurance
• Critical illness and 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
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees