News Reporter

Job Description

Part Time News Reporter
Overview

Audacy Pittsburgh has an opportunity for a Part Time News/Traffic Reporter!

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Anchor multi-hour news shift on news-talk station.
• Deliver Traffic Reports for multiple stations.
• Produce and record news segments.
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
• Interview news makers.
• Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories.
• Update and utilize station social media platforms.
• Develop and research potential news stories.
• Protect the station's FCC license.
• Make station appearances as required.
• Other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:
• Minimum of 2+ years anchoring or reporting news for broadcast media.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills.
• Position requires proficiency in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
• Position requires contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential;
• 4 year degree in journalism 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, sit, walk, use hands, reach with hands/ arms and manipulate a computer keyboard and ten-key machine. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Job requires a majority of the work day to be spent sitting and typing at computers.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Vaccination Requirements

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Anchor multi-hour news shift on news-talk station.
- Deliver Traffic Reports for multiple stations.
- Produce and record news segments.
- Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
- Interview news makers.
- Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories.
- Update and utilize station social media platforms.
- Develop and research potential news stories.
- Protect the station's FCC license.
- Make station appearances as required.
- Other duties as required by management.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rje982-18-188-61-223-42 in your application.