Fellowship: Digital Field Producer Fellow, Kyw Newsradio

Job Description

Overview

We believe diversity makes us stronger – as a team, a community and a nation. We carry this belief through our hiring practices, the content we create and the culture we build within our team. We are committed to partnerships with organizations that advance equity as well as important social and cultural causes, helping to inform how we serve the needs of our listeners, client partners and communities.

As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia's leading multimedia newsroom, and Audacy, we are investing in the future leaders of the audio entertainment industry by creating a fellowship program complete with coaching, mentoring and peer support, among other great benefits. We intend to promote diversity within our company and in media and entertainment by recruiting the best-in-class recent college graduates from underrepresented groups and underserved communities within the industry, as well as other persons who can demonstrate the commitment and desire to pursue a career in our industry.

The fellowship program is a one (1) year structured job assignment designed to fast track career development. The program will provide Fellows early career access to resources, support and professional networks that they might not otherwise experience in a typical internship or entry-level position. Our goal is to attract a more diverse, highly engaged, knowledgeable early career workforce where we can help develop your skills, provide hands-on training and resources from experienced and influential leaders within our company, and ultimately prepare you for career advancement opportunities within our team and the industry at large.

Benefits of participating in our fellowship program:
• Competitive entry-level salary with a comprehensive benefits package
• Coaching, mentoring, and peer support to accelerate learning and growth within the industry
• Join a cohort of Fellows with access to career development experiences, real world education and professional networks beyond what is available in a typical internship or entry level position
• Fellows will have job shadowing experiences to see first-hand how a leading audio and entertainment company operates across teams and platforms including on-air, podcasting, digital, sales, marketing, programming, and more.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Work with reporters at KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia's leading multimedia newsroom, as a field producer, capturing supplemental audio, video, and imagery to enhance digital-first reporting.
• Work closely and collaborate with reporters, the digital team, and podcast production team as needed.
• Support Audacy's national digital-first reporting strategy by assisting the central news team with reporting and story production.
• Learn our brand and how our newsroom operates on a daily basis through mentorship opportunities with KYW Newsradio and Audacy journalists.
• Conceptualize and pitch compelling, relevant news stories
• Utilize social media to connect with the audience, promote upcoming stories, and to highlight KYW Newsradio and Audacy content on all platforms.
• Participate, lead, create content for national digital news projects with other news stations across our market

Qualifications

Qualifications for both Job and Fellowship must be met to be considered.

Job Qualifications:
• Background in journalism a plus.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment and work on deadline.
• Availability to work various hours / days, including some weekends and holidays.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of computers and IT systems, including proficiency with Google, (Gmail, Google Docs)
• Basic photography and videography skills.
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires the use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Previous hands on experience in a newsroom, preferred, or a desired interest in: audio editing, storytelling, writing

Fellowship Qualifications:
• Must be a recent graduate of either an undergraduate or relevant advanced degree program; within 2 years of graduation date preferred
• Journalism or creative writing degree preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Previous hands on experience in a newsroom, preferred, or a desired interest in: audio editing, storytelling, writing
• Previous social media, podcasting experience, preferred
• Seeking individuals from underrepresented groups, as well as other persons who can demonstrate a commitment to actively participating in our DEI priorities as we work together to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment
• The ideal Fellow is a motivated, fearless, curious, inquisitive, critical thinker, and passionate individual ready to dive in and start pursing their career in the audio and entertainment industry

Application Process:
• Complete online application with resume
• Submit two out of three letters of recommendation from the following sources: academic, professional, or personal
• Depending on the fellowship, there may be additional application materials required.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Work with reporters at KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia's leading multimedia newsroom, as a field producer, capturing supplemental audio, video, and imagery to enhance digital-first reporting.
- Work closely and collaborate with reporters, the digital team, and podcast production team as needed.
- Support Audacy's national digital-first reporting strategy by assisting the central news team with reporting and story production.
- Learn our brand and how our newsroom operates on a daily basis through mentorship opportunities with KYW Newsradio and Audacy journalists.
- Conceptualize and pitch compelling, relevant news stories
- Utilize social media to connect with the audience, promote upcoming stories, and to highlight KYW Newsradio and Audacy content on all platforms.
- Participate, lead, create content for national digital news projects with other news stations across our market

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv535j-18-118-226-105-42 in your application.