Morning Reporter-Producer

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Morning Reporter-Producer role at Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Group is based in Pittsburgh with the Morning Edition team. You will research, report, write, and produce timely news content for WESA and WYEP.

You will collaborate with the Morning Edition host, edit audio, and help shape daily newscasts while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom. Evening or weekend events may be required, with a strong emphasis on accurate, ethical journalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• At least one year of professional experience in reporting, radio, or audio production.
• Strong writing, storytelling and digital audio editing skills.
• Sound editorial judgment and commitment to ethical journalism.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understanding NPR audience and news style.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and produce daily news content.
• Develop newscast rundowns with the Morning Edition host and newsroom.
• Produce live and recorded interviews; research topics and edit audio for broadcast.
• Edit and update news stories for accuracy and journalistic standards.
• Gather audio and reporting materials for daily coverage and breaking news.
• Contribute to feature reporting, podcasts, social media, and events.

Skills

Writing

Audio production

Audio editing

Editorial judgment

NPR familiarity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Audio editing software

Job description

Morning Reporter-Producer

Help Keep Pittsburgh's Public Media Strong

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation (PCBC), home to 90.5 WESA and 91.3 WYEP, is seeking a skilled and motivated person to join the 90.5 WESA newsroom as our Morning Reporter-Producer.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the news Pittsburgh wakes up to each morning. Working closely with the Morning Edition host and newsroom team, the Morning Reporter-Producer will research, report, write, and produce timely, accurate, and engaging news conte3nt for WESA's broadcast and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate brings strong writing and audio production skills, sound news judgment, and a commitment to delivering accurate, engaging journalism. We're looking for someone who works well in a collaborative newsroom, thrives under daily deadlines, and is eager to contribute to the stories that inform and connect the Pittsburgh community.

This position is primarily based in our Pittsburgh office, with flexibility for remote work when job responsibilities and organization needs allow.

What You'll Do:

• Report, write, and produce daily news content.
• Collaborate with the Morning Edition host and newsroom to develop newscast rundowns, coordinate coverage, and prepare a timeline for engaging content.
• Produce live and recorded interviews, including research topics, preparing hosts and guests, and editing audio for broadcast.
• Edit and update news stories to ensure accuracy and adhere to journalistic standards.
• Gather audio and reporting materials to support daily coverage and breaking news.
• Contribute to additional newsroom projects, which may include feature reporting, podcast production, social media, and station events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• At least one year of professional experience in reporting, radio, or audio production.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and digital audio editing skills.
• Sound editorial judgment and a commitment to accurate, fair, balanced, and ethical journalism.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• An understanding of the NPR audience and news style.

Why Join Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting?

At Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting, you'll join a team dedicated to serving our community through trusted journalism and music discovery. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a workplace built on collaboration, respect, accountability, and continuous learning. We invest in professional development, encourage innovation, and believe every employee plays an important role in advancing our mission.

Work Environment

This position is based in our Pittsburgh office. Standard business hours are 6:00AM – 2:00PM Monday through Friday, with evening or weekend work as events require.

Our Commitment

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, diverse workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to succeed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What's it like working at PCBC?

At Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting, you'll find a team that is passionate about serving our community through trusted journalism and music. We work hard, celebrate our successes, and genuinely enjoy working together. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, with approachable leaders, open communication, and a shared commitment to helping one another succeed. We value flexibility and understand that supporting work-life balance helps our employees bring their best selves to work every day.

We provide competitive salaries in an affordable city. The minimum compensation for this position is $52,020, commensurate with experience and ability. Our full-time exempt employees also get access to an extensive benefits package, including a 403(b)-retirement plan with 6% company match, medical, dental and vision, three weeks of vacation, sick time, 10 company holidays and 12 weeks of paid new parent leave. We invest in the professional growth of our team, encouraging continuing education and participation in conferences and seminars.