What are the responsibilities and job description for the KDKA Producer, Full Time position at Audacy, Inc.?
Overview
Audacy Pittsburgh is seeking a vibrant and detail oriented professional to join the team as a full-time producer on 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA
The ideal candidate is a quick-thinking self-starter and resourceful producer who has a passion for content along with strong writing skills, and the ability to ignite conversations in everything from pop culture to news and politics. You have a sharp instinct of what listeners will engage with and are on top of breaking news, human interest, viral, lifestyle, and entertainment. You thrive in a fast-paced, communication-driven team environment, and understand - and have a passion for - the integration of social media.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Non On-air Position
- Highly motivated individual
- Passion for news
- Research topics
- Meet deadlines
- Operating radio broadcasting console, running satellite and syndicated programming
- Overseeing on-air automation system
- Screening phone calls; monitoring transmitters
- On Location Remote Producing
- Recording Readings
- Editing and recording sound
- Able to write news stories for the web
- Knowledge of Automation and productions software a plus
- Able to assist on air talent in LIVE situations and minor production
- News/Sports Writing Skills
- Passion for/and Understanding of Social Media
- Booking Guests for Talk Shows
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate is a quick-thinking self-starter and resourceful producer who has a passion for content along with strong writing skills, and the ability to ignite conversations in everything from pop culture to news and politics
- You have a sharp instinct of what listeners will engage with and are on top of breaking news, human interest, viral, lifestyle, and entertainment
- You thrive in a fast-paced, communication-driven team environment, and understand - and have a passion for - the integration of social media
- Highly motivated individual
- Able to write news stories for the web
- Able to assist on air talent in LIVE situations and minor production
- News/Sports Writing Skills
- More About You:Knowledge of automation and production software a plusAble to assist on air talent in LIVE situations and minor production
Required:
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, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
