KYW Newsradio is looking for a part-time general assignment reporter for broadcast and digital, who can excel in on-the-ground reporting in Philadelphia
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3+ years experience reporting for a news organization, be able to work in a hybrid digital/broadcast environment, and have excellent news judgment.
Responsibilities:
- Producing and recording news segments for KYW Newsradio
- Gathering, writing, recording, editing and delivering news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs
- Maintaining general knowledge of issues, policies, and newsmakers in the broadcasting area
- Writing scripts and ad-libbing material for stories
- Development and research of potential news stories
- Protecting the station’s FCC license
- Other duties as required by management
- Flexibility with working nights and weekends
Required & Preferred:
- At least three years of reporting experience for 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 deadline pressure
- 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
- 4-year degree in journalism, broadcasting or an adjacent field preferred
- COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED*
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