Reporter

Overview

Overview:

KYW Newsradio is a trusted news source with nearly 1 million weekly listeners who rely on us for the latest local, national, and international news, as well as weather, sports, and traffic updates. 

We're looking for a part-time general assignment reporter for broadcast and digital, who can excel in on-the-ground reporting in Philadelphia. 

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Produce and record news segments for KYW Newsradio.
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content including live coverage during breaking news.
• Maintain general knowledge of issues, policies, and newsmakers.
• Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories and live shots.
• Develop and research potential news stories.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations to protect the station’s license.
• Other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• 4-year degree in journalism, broadcasting or an adjacent field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-years of reporting experience with a news organization.
• Experience in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
• Understanding and experience reporting as a multimedia journalist.
• Experience in a busy and fast-paced, 24/7 newsroom.
• Comfort with breaking news and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactivity and self-starting attitude a must.
• Ability to be nimble and pivot with the ebb and flow of the news cycle.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interview skills.
• Excellent news judgment.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area of greater Philadelphia and station demographics a plus.
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

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 leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook 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 (over 40), 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. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations 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.