Reporter

Audacy, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Audacy, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Reporter for KDKA in Pittsburgh. Bring strong writing and on-air delivery to our award-winning news team; responsibilities include street reporting, newscast anchoring, and delivering traffic reports.

This onsite role requires a 4-year journalism degree preferred, 2+ years broadcasting experience, and solid social media skills. Hours include weekdays and occasional weekends; driving and FCC knowledge expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years anchoring or reporting for broadcast media.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills.
• Proficiency in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
• Contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential.
• 4 year degree in journalism is preferred.
• Must be 21+ and have a valid driver’s license; driving may be essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and record news segments.
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content including live coverage.
• Interview news makers.
• Write scripts and ad-libbing material for stories.
• Update and utilize station social media platforms.
• Develop and research potential news stories.
• Anchor multi-hour news shifts on a news-talk station.
• Deliver traffic reports for multiple stations.
• Protect the station’s FCC license.
• Make station appearances as required.
• Other duties as required by management.

Skills

Anchoring

Reporting

Writing

Editing

On-air delivery

Social media

Broadcast knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Part-Time Reporter, KDKA

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part-Time

Location(s): Pittsburgh, PA

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Overview:

An experienced reporter needed for Pittsburgh's radio news leader. Candidates must possess a strong writing style, captivating delivery, and ability to work with an award winning news team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to street reporting, newscast anchoring, delivering on-air traffic reports, conducting interviews, covering news stories, operating audio equipment, writing news scripts. Candidates must possess a strong social media acumen. Hours include weekdays and occasional weekends. A college education is preferred.

This is an evergreen posting, We are always looking for Reporters. We are continuously building a roster of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.

Responsibilities

What You\'ll Do:

• Produce and record news segments.
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
• Interview news makers.
• Write scripts and ad-libbing material for stories.
• Update and utilize station social media platforms.
• Develop and research potential news stories.
• Anchor multi-hour news shifts on a news-talk station.
• Deliver traffic reports for multiple stations.
• Protecting the station’s FCC license.
• Make station appearances as required.
• Other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• Minimum of 2+ years anchoring or reporting news for broadcast media.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills.
• The Position requires proficiency in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
• Position requires contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential;
• 4 year degree in journalism is preferred.
• Employees of Audacy are required to be a minimum of 21 years of age to operate any vehicle, including Company-owned, leased, rented, or personal vehicles, when such operation is conducted on behalf of Audacy. Driving is an essential function of this role.
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant\'s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, sit, walk, use hands, reach with hands/ arms and manipulate a computer keyboard and ten-key machine. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Job requires a majority of the work day to be spent sitting and typing at computers.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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.

About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.