Audacy Corporation - Philadelphia, PA

posted 3 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Philadelphia, PA
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About the position

KYW Newsradio is seeking a part-time news writer and editor who can excel in editing daily newscasts, working collaboratively with anchors and reporters to deliver live and breaking news to the people of Philadelphia. These are crucial roles in the newsroom, and the editors and writers on the news desk are responsible for frequently and effectively communicating news information between reporters, anchors, and the digital team. The position requires a strong ability to write, research, and prepare shows for anchors, ensuring that the news is presented accurately and engagingly. The editors will work closely with the Broadcast Managing Editor to plot the daily news flow, which includes news copy, top stories, live shots (both local and network), and the optimal allocation of reporter resources throughout the day. Writers will also be responsible for writing and occasionally voicing digital-only news segments and news updates that are utilized by other stations in the Philadelphia cluster. Keeping anchor shows updated and fresh is essential, as is the ability to find innovative ways to incorporate sound and copy into broadcasts. The role also involves monitoring new and ongoing stories, updating shows as new information becomes available, and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

  • Write, research, order and prepare shows for anchors.
  • Write and edit wire and original news copy for broadcast.
  • Gather additional sound for news stories.
  • Fact check and review news stories and reporter scripts.
  • Work with the Broadcast Managing Editor to plot the daily news flow, including news copy, top stories, and live shots.
  • Allocate reporter resources throughout the day effectively.
  • Write and occasionally voice digital-only news segments and news updates for other stations.
  • Keep anchor shows updated and fresh, finding new ways to use sound and copy.
  • Monitor new and ongoing stories, updating shows as new information becomes available.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of news editing and writing experience.
  • Experience in a busy and fast-paced newsroom.
  • Comfort with breaking news and deadline pressure.
  • Ability to be nimble and pivot with the ebb and flow of the news cycle.
  • Proficiency in writing engaging news copy, fact checking, newsgathering and research.
  • Good judgment to decipher top stories and curate a broadcast effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Broadcast experience is a plus.
  • 4-year degree in journalism, broadcasting or an adjacent field.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a busy and fast-paced newsroom.
  • Broadcast experience.
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