Part-Time News Anchor​/Reporter

Job Title:

WBBM Newsradio Part‑Time News Anchor/Reporter

Department:
News

Location:

Chicago, IL

Employment Type:

Part‑Time

Salary: $38.11 per hour – $59.3023 per hour (range based on experience, skills, and location). The final salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, which 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, vacation, 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.

• Develop story ideas for coverage and collaborate and take direction from the desk.
• Gather information, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air.
• Operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines.
• Study and become an expert on daily content changes.
• Evaluate new situations quickly and decide how best to obtain information while at the same time maintaining a fresh eye for detail.
• Stay up to date with local, national and international news developments.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

• Extensive background in radio news, with strong on‑air communication skills.
• Background as a reporter and a strong writer.
• Successful anchors demonstrate an ability to think on their feet, ask probing questions, and deal with high‑pressure situations with ease and grace.
• Vocal quality is very important.
• Curiosity and a natural rapport with people of all income and educational levels are important.
• Ability to develop story ideas for coverage and take directions from the desk.
• Ability to gather information quickly, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air.
• Team player.

• College graduate, preferably with a concentration in broadcast journalism and significant work in history, English and political science.
• Five years’ experience in radio broadcast news preferred.
• Additional experience as a reporter covering a variety of stories preferred.

• Warm, personable delivery with excellent diction and pronunciation.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in confusing and uncertain situations.
• Strong writing skills essential.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to ask tough and insightful questions.
• Fluency with basic computer word processing essential.
• Ability to operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines; familiarity with established news practices and ethical standards essential.
• Successful candidate expected to work a variety of shifts, which can include overnight, early morning, weekend, and holidays.

• Reporter/Anchor must be able to work effectively with managers, producers, editors, writers, technicians and other anchors, while providing leadership during the daypart.
• They must be able to take direction and maintain trust in the support team behind the scenes.
• Outside the station, reporters/anchors are strongly identified with WBBM Newsradio and must always project a professional and polished image, including a strong interest in individuals and the community.
• This position functions on site at the studios and offices of WBBM Newsradio.

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