Reporter

Audacy•PA-Philadelphia, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

KYW Newsradio is looking for a part-time General Assignment Reporter for broadcast and digital, who can excel in on-the-ground reporting in Philadelphia. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1+ years of experience reporting for a news organization, be comfortable working in a hybrid digital/broadcast environment, and have excellent news judgement. Ideal candidates should be available and ready to work night and weekend shifts.

Requirements

At least 1 year of reporting experience for a news organization.
Experience in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
Understanding and experience reporting as a multimedia journalist.
Experience in a busy and fast-paced 24/7 newsroom.
Comfort with breaking news and deadline pressure.
Proactivity and self-starting attitude is a must.
Ability to be nimble and pivot with the ebb and flow of the news cycle.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent interview skills.
Excellent news judgement.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the broadcast area of greater Philadelphia and station demographics is a plus.
4-year degree in journalism, broadcasting or an adjacent field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce and recrod new segments for KYW newsradio.
Gather, write, record, edit, and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
Maintain general knowledge of issues, policies, and newsmakers in the broadcasting area.
Write scripts and ad-lib materials for stories.
Develop and research of potential news stories.
Protect the station's FCC license.
Other duties requried by management.
Availability to work nights and weekends are a must.

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