Reporter

Job Description

Overview

WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit is looking for a full time reporter with high energy and great story-tellling qualities.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Develop and produce news reports
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content as well as write digital stories from your reporting
• Collaborate with newsroom staff
• Report within live coverage of breaking news and special coverage
• Interview newsmakers
• Host special long-form news specials focused on a variety of topics
• Connect with listeners on social and digital platforms to promote brand
• Contribute content on social and digital platforms, including audio, video, and text

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:
• 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.
• This person should be able to go on air in a moments notice and handle the deadline pressures during the shift.
• This job includes coverage of breaking news, as well as stories focused on neighborhoods, city hall, and other parts of Detroit and Michigan.
• Strong writing and creative use of sounds are a must.
• We are looking for a reporter with strong social media skills and engagement to amplify your work.
• You must be able to collaborate and come to the table with enterprise story ideas.
• You must be technically skilled for audio delivery and editing.
• You must also be able to navigate the Detroit and Metro Detroit area.
• This is an extremely high-energy position that will require you to develop and maintain news sources.
• The reporting work will involve tight deadlines and a mix of live and recorded reports as well as digital each day.

Important Notes:

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#LI-NG2 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:
- Develop and produce news reports
- Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content as well as write digital stories from your reporting
- Collaborate with newsroom staff
- Report within live coverage of breaking news and special coverage
- Interview newsmakers
- Host special long-form news specials focused on a variety of topics
- Connect with listeners on social and digital platforms to promote brand
- Contribute content on social and digital platforms, including audio, video, and text

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro84p2-18-117-154-177-42 in your application.