News Anchor/Reporter (Part-Time)

Overview

Job Title: News Anchor/Reporter

Department: News

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part Time AFTRA hourly rate position

Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Description:

1010 WINS is looking for high-energy communicators with strong writing and storytelling skills to help engage a new generation of news consumers. If you understand that compelling writing, great storytelling, and creative use of sound make for a great news product and a great listening experience, then we want to hear from you. New York is one of the most diverse cities in America and our stories reflect its people, issues, politics, and quality of life.

Pay Transparency:   

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 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.

The anticipated starting salary range for New York based individuals expressing interest in this position is $55.59/hr. 

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Candidates must demonstrate strong news judgment and must understand the powerful voice and responsibilities of our brands.
• We are looking for an idea-generating journalist with a positive attitude and standout work ethic.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to collaborate on story ideas and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must be detail oriented and cool under the pressure of meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience in the New York Metropolitan area is a plus.
• Must be willing to work a schedule that will include holidays, nights, overnights, and/or weekends.

Qualifications

Qualifications

More About You:

• Anchor and/or report live from the studio or in the field
• Superb broadcast writing skills
• Ability to read and understand complex material and turn it into easy to understand copy under deadline pressure
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content
• Collaborate with newsroom staff
• Anchor/Report Live Coverage of Breaking News and Special Coverage
• Interview newsmakers
• The ability to project urgency while staying calm and in control during major breaking news and to do so without a script
• Operate studio board while on air
• Connect with listeners on social and digital platforms to promote brand
• Develop and research potential news stories
• Protect the station's FCC license
• Other duties as required by management
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of 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.

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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 a 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 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.

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