News Producer (NE)

WGN Radio is seeking a News Producer with a flexible schedule to produce audio news stories and potentially anchor audio newscasts for WGN Radio and other stations.

Pay Range: $23-$27 per hour

Benefits: Our benefits package for part-time non-union employees includes a 401(k) with company matching contributions and any leave/sick options required per state.

The responsibilities of theNewsProducer(NE)include:

• Aggressively seek out and presentnewsstories and other content for all platforms

• Make sure the newscasts and news reports follow NewsNation guidelines and standards
• Write and delivernewsstories in a clear and concise manner
• Assist in writing copy editing researching and coordinatingnewsprogramming and other content
• Act as a reporter as assigned
• Anchor newscasts as needed
• Conduct interviews withnewsmakers and reporters
• Manage and coordinate available live feeds
• Communicate to news and programming staff about developing and breaking news
• Write content for the website and othereMediaplatforms.
• Establish and build relationships with affiliate markets
• Be involved in daily editorial meetings

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Must have experience writing for broadcast news
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellentnewsjudgment with an expansive knowledge of national current events historynewsmakers and issues
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to recognize slant/bias and keep it out of newscasts
• Able to accept feedback frequent reviews of writing
• Work well with a team inside a 24-hour newsroom (not a remote position)
• Understand listeners and stations needs and expectations
• Meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift including early mornings weekends overnights and holidays.
• Were looking for someone who believes in the mission of unbiased news and wants to help grow it to the next level!