WKXW-FM seeks a multimedia journalist, New Jersey

New Jersey 101.5 (WKXW-FM), owned and operated by Townsquare Media, is looking for great full-time multimedia journalists to join our Edward R. Murrow award winning news team! If you can handle a fast-paced newsroom environment that places as much value on great digital content as it does on great on-air content, then we want to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced broadcast news anchor and reporter who can also dominate the digital space with great content, dynamic writing, and a strong social media presence.

Applicants for this position will have a proven track record that includes live on-air anchoring, reporting, and online reporting. This is an on-location job, based in Ewing, New Jersey.

Send us your samples and tell us how your experience will help continue to expand the New Jersey 101.5 brand.

Responsibilities:

• Anchor newscasts at the top- and bottom- of every hour
• Conduct recorded and on-air interviews
• Produce one package per day for on-air newscast rotation
• Publish a minimum of two news articles per day on nj1015.com
• Write authoritative online and on-air copy with minimal need for edits.
• Understand how to use digital metrics to gauge audience engagement.
• Be social media savvy and skilled at SEO techniques that promote content.
• Develop and pitch news stories
• Work with other reporters on enterprise projects
• Participate in creative discussions with the radio station’s editorial team to develop content ideas based on news value and audience demand
• Respond to breaking news in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• At least two years of on-air anchoring and/or on-air reporting experience
• Ability to handle breaking news events unscripted
• Strong writing and reporting skills with knowledge of AP style and the SPJ code of ethics
• Understand what makes online content conversation-starting and good for SEO
• Goal oriented, a strong work ethic and a sense of what it takes to win is essential
• The successful candidate will be smart, curious, tenacious, independent, passionate, enthusiastic, and work with urgency to meet deadlines.
• Strong desire to be coached, mentored, and developed while comfortable being an individual contributor
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

To Apply: Please apply online at: https://careers.townsquaremedia.com/job-openings/?gh_jid=5269783

On-air samples can be sent to newsjerz@nj1015.com

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