Broadcast Journalist
Audacy
Minneapolis, MNThis was removed by the employer on 12/11/2021 6:30:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Audacy Minnesota’s WCCO-AM is searching for an experienced Broadcast Journalist. Are you a curious and savvy journalist with a positive attitude and impressive work ethic - ready to help work with one of the upper Midwest’s most-trusted newsrooms? You must be a great writer, have a compelling on air delivery, be a proficient news gatherer - using a variety of sources - and be comfortable with audio and video editing equipment and programs. You will actively participate on various social media channels and contribute content to the station website (wccoradio.com). Expect to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced Newsroom or field environment, collaborate with editors and producers, and pitch story and interview ideas.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Anchor multi-hour shifts on News-Talk station.
• Produce and recording news stories.
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
• Ability to write and post stories to website and social media.
• Interview newsmakers.
• Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories.
• Develop and research potential sports stories.
• Other duties as required by management.
• Must be available early mornings, nights, weekends as necessary.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years anchoring or reporting news/sports for broadcast media.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills.
• Proficiency in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
• Must possess contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics.
• 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.
Vaccination Requirements
To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.
Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.
About Us
Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best radio broadcasting group, a leader in virtually every segment of audio, and America’s #1 creator of original, premium audio. Audacy engages over 170 million consumers each month, bringing people together around the news, sports, podcasts and music that matter to them.
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