Breaking News Reporter

Job Description

Overview

Job Title: Breaking News Reporter (Evenings)

Department: Programming

Employment Type: Full Time
Overview:

Are you a journalist who thrives in fast-paced breaking news situations?

Are you passionate about local stories that have an impact on communities?

KYW Newsradio, an agenda-setting multiplatform newsroom in Philadelphia, is seeking an experienced, dynamic, creative journalist to cover breaking news and contribute original, enterprise reporting across all platforms: FM/AM radio, podcasting, KYWNewsradio.com, social media, and the Audacy app.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Cover general assignment and breaking news on a day-to-day basis with live and recorded on-scene reports
• Write and produce multimedia reports for digital platforms
• Prepare and pitch ideas daily for agenda-setting enterprise news coverage
• Contribute to news series and special projects
• Contribute reporting to daily and limited-series podcasts
• Cultivate relationships with sources and community leaders

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:
• Bachelor's Degree
• 2-3 years of experience in a medium- or large-market multimedia newsroom
• Experience covering breaking news, live and unscripted
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong editing, reporting and story development skills
• Ability to evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
• Strong organizational skills and solid work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with Adobe Audition, or similar audio editing programs
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Willingness to experiment and innovate
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding. About Us

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country's two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country's largest markets, as well as one of the country's largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Cover general assignment and breaking news on a day-to-day basis with live and recorded on-scene reports
- Write and produce multimedia reports for digital platforms
- Prepare and pitch ideas daily for agenda-setting enterprise news coverage
- Contribute to news series and special projects
- Contribute reporting to daily and limited-series podcasts
- Cultivate relationships with sources and community leaders

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4b09q-3-145-45-223-42 in your application.