WWJ Morning Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: WWJ Morning Reporter

Department: Programming

Reporting To: News Brand Manager

Employment Type: Full -Time

Pay Transparency: $55,000/Yr. - $60,000/Yr.

Location(s): Detroit, M.I.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

The anticipated starting salary range for Detriot, M.I. based individuals expressing interest in this position is $55,000/Yr. - $60,000/Yr.

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

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.

Overview:

WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit is looking for a full time morning reporter with high energy and great story-telling qualities.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Develop and produce news reports
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content as well as write and record digital stories from your reporting
• Collaborate with newsroom staff
• Report within live coverage of breaking news and special coverage
• Interview newsmakers
• Host special long-form news specials focused on a variety of topics
• Connect with listeners on social and digital platforms to promote brand
• Contribute content on social and digital platforms, including audio, video, and text

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:
• This person should be able to go on air in a moments notice and handle the deadline pressures during the shift.
• This job includes coverage of breaking news, as well as stories focused on neighborhoods, city hall, and other parts of Detroit and Michigan.
• Strong writing and creative use of sounds are a must.
• We are looking for a reporter with strong social media skills and engagement to amplify your work.
• You must be able to collaborate and come to the table with enterprise story ideas.
• You must be technically skilled for audio delivery and editing.
• You must also be able to navigate the Detroit and Metro Detroit area.
• This is an extremely high-energy position that will require you to develop and maintain news sources.
• The reporting work will involve tight deadlines and a mix of live and recorded reports as well as digital each day.
• 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.