Audacy, Inc. is hiring: WBBM News Radio Full Time PM Drive News Editor & Writer

Overview

WBBM-AM Newsradio, Chicago's leading news radio station and multi-platform news organization, is seeking a passionate, dynamic journalist to serve as a full-time PM Drive News Editor and Writer.

Job Title: WBBM News Radio Full-Time PM Drive News Editor And Writer

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Salary: $49,335.00/Yr. - $105,072/Yr.

Salary is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location, and internal/external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits a comprehensive benefits package including: health care, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off, 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.

Responsibilities

• The Editor must review incoming news stories from a variety of sources and choose the stories of highest interest and most relevance to the WBBM Newsradio audience.
• Assembles news sections and lineups, drawing information from resource copy, audio files, and appropriate network sources. With limited opportunity for detailed review of copy before airing, the editor must get it right the first time and work effectively under pressure.
• Prepares an hourly lineup of news for writers and anchors to prepare.
• Assigns and edits audio for newscasts.
• Creatively pursues and organizes new ways of presenting stories so they have the most impact on the audience.
• Brings stories of interest to the attention of the manager on duty for reporter follow-up.
• Writers and editors must work closely with news anchors and reporters in preparing newscasts.
• In the absence of the Managing Editor and the Director of News and Programming, the editor is the de facto leader in the newsroom.
• Directs assistant producers to take in tape and feeds, and works with newsroom personnel to pursue breaking stories.
• Coordinates coverage when required.
• Responds to listener inquiries, talks to police and fire officials about breaking news events, and discusses coverage plans with news partners and Audacy as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required), preferably in Communications/English/Journalism or related fields.
• Experience with digital media, social media, and video production.
• Experience writing and editing news stories under tight deadlines and turnarounds.
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a high-profile, fast-moving environment.
• High energy with the ability to think innovatively.
• WGA union membership may be required for selected candidates.
• 3+ years of large to major market newsroom experience preferred.

Important Notes

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

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 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.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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