Chicago Part-Time News Editor & Writer

Audacy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Audacy's WBBM-AM Newsradio in Chicago seeks a passionate, dynamic journalist to serve as a part-time news editor and writer. You will oversee the newsroom during a daypart, craft rundowns, select audio for air, and coordinate with the digital team to deliver compelling local coverage.

The role requires excellent news judgment, familiarity with Chicago news, strong broadcast writing, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and storytelling impact.

Qualifications

• Excellent news judgment and familiarity with the Chicago news environment.
• Strong broadcast writing skills and ability to incorporate audio into stories.
• Excellent grammar and spelling; adept at using social media to gather news and promote content.
• Understanding of legal guidelines governing broadcast media and current events knowledge.
• Friendly, professional communication with listeners and newsroom colleagues; knowledge of newsroom ethics.
• Awareness of FCC and corporate policies; ability to identify questionable content and escalate.
• Proactive ideas to improve newsroom operations and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee newsroom operations during a daypart, create rundown and select audio for air.
• Write and approve copy; coordinate with the digital content team.
• Review incoming stories and select those with highest relevance for the audience.
• Assemble hourly lineups for writers and anchors; assign audio to newscasts.
• Coordinate coverage and liaise with anchors, reporters, and other departments.
• Provide leadership in the newsroom in the absence of senior editors.
• Direct assistant producers and pursue breaking stories; maintain relationships with external contacts.

Skills

News judgment

Chicago news

Broadcast writing

Grammar and spelling

Editorial judgment

FCC policy awareness

Audience engagement

Job description

Audacy's WBBM-AM Newsradio in Chicago seeks a passionate, dynamic journalist to serve as a part-time news editor and writer. You will oversee the newsroom during a daypart, craft rundowns, select audio for air, and coordinate with the digital team to deliver compelling local coverage.

The role requires excellent news judgment, familiarity with Chicago news, strong broadcast writing, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and storytelling impact.