Philadelphia,PA
Audacy,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
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.
JOB EXPERIENCE
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.
REQUIREMENTS
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.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best radio broadcasting group, a leader in virtually every segment of audio, and America’s #1 creator of original, premium audio. Audacy engages over 170 million consumers each month, bringing people together around the news, sports, podcasts and music that matter to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp).
HOW TO APPLY
Please upload resume and apply at https://careers-audacy.icims.com/