News Anchor

Job Description

Overview
Job Title: News Anchor
Department: News
Reporting To: Assistant Brand Manager
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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, and pet insurance.
Overview:
KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia's leading multimedia newsroom, is seeking an experienced, dynamic broadcast journalist to be a news anchor on a part-time basis. A qualified candidate must be news-savvy, full of fresh and relatable story ideas, willing to jump into the anchor chair at a moment's notice, and available to work all dayparts, weekends, and holidays. She or he must be practiced and comfortable with conversational, compelling broadcast news writing and delivery. The ability to expertly ad-lib when the situation warrants is crucial. On-air experience and a working knowledge of the Philadelphia news environment are key. An audio demo must be included with the application.

Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
• Write and deliver half-hour and hour-long newscasts.
• Assist the editor with the selection and production of stories.
• Operate the audio console during newscasts.
• Ensure station compliance with FCC regulations.
Qualifications
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
• At least 3 years' experience in an on-air role at a medium- or large-market news station.
• A conversational, engaging delivery with or without a script.
• Ability to interpret and simplify complex copy.
• Ability to update copy on the fly as news warrants.
• Ability to develop and effectively pitch story ideas.
• Familiarity and experience covering news in the Philadelphia market.
• Comfort with audio editing tools.
• Knowledge of legal guidelines that govern broadcast media.
• Ability to work flexible and irregular hours.
• 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.

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