News Producer (NE)

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Chicago, IL - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 23 - 27
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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!
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 hourBenefits: Our benefits package for part-time non-union employees includes a 401(k) with company matching cont...
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