Part-Time News Editor/Producer

Westwood One; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Career progression opportunities

Support from strong leadership

Recognition for performance

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in Washington, DC is searching for a Part-Time News Editor/Producer to join their newsroom team. The role involves processing news audio, recording, editing, and publishing content for affiliates. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of radio news experience and excellent writing skills. This position offers a collaborative and creative work atmosphere, with opportunities for career progression and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years radio news experience required.
• Ability to process audio accurately.
• Understanding of broadcast systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Record, edit and publish audio for use by affiliates.
• Work with news management team in the newsroom.
• Add appropriate non-audio metadata in text fields.

Skills

News savvy

Editing skills

Proactive

Excellent writing skills

Editorial news judgement

News sourcing and interviewing skills

Education

BA or BS in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Digital audio editing platforms

Computerized newsroom systems

Job description

Westwood One | Washington, DC is searching for a Part-Time News Editor/Producer. The News Editor/Producer is the front line processer of news audio and information in the Westwood One Newsroom. The News Editor/Producer works with the news management team to record, edit and publish audio for use by affiliates and use on Westwood One anchored newscasts.

We are looking for someone who:

· Is news savvy and well versed in all aspects of the news cycle

· Understands and recognizes the difference between news and commentary

· Processes audio to compensate for level differences and proper in and out cues

· Adds appropriate non-audio metadata in a variety of text fields

· Is accurate with grammar, spelling and punctuation

· Is proactive and requires little direct supervision

You must have:

· 1-3 years radio news experience

· Excellent writing skills and editorial news judgement

· Proficiency on digital audio editing platforms

· Experience with computerized newsroom systems

· Understanding of broadcast systems and equipment

· News sourcing and interviewing skills

Additional consideration:

· BA or BS in Broadcast Journalism

· Management skills and experience

What We Offer:

· Collaborative and creative work environment

· Opportunity for career progression and professional growth

· Support enhanced by strong leadership and company resources

· Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One is an EOE company.