Show Host, Morning Edition

About WHYY

WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. Its also what drives our hiring.

Below youll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia regions leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television radio and online. Whether its preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support all positions are vital to continuingand growingour impact in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard a platform to share everyones stories a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about ourSocial Responsibility Program. Its how we live.

About the Role

WHYY is seeking an engaging curious and community-centered host to serve as a primary on-air voice across WHYYs audio platforms. While initially assigned to Morning Edition this role may also host other WHYY programs special coverage live events audience engagement initiatives and multiplatform projects as assigned.

The Show Host is more than a broadcaster; they are a storyteller interviewer and ambassador for WHYY. This individual will guide audiences through the days news and conversations provide context and perspective on the issues shaping our region and help deepen WHYYs connection with communities across Philadelphia Southeastern Pennsylvania South Jersey and Delaware.

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication skills strong editorial judgment and a passion for public service. They are equally comfortable delivering breaking news conducting thoughtful interviews engaging in unscripted conversations and representing WHYY in the community.

As public media continues to evolve the Show Host will contribute across multiple platforms including broadcast digital social media podcast video live events and audience engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will help grow WHYYs reach and relevance by creating meaningful connections with audiences wherever they consume content.

The Show Host works closely with newsroom programming digital and audience engagement teams to deliver an informative engaging and distinctly local experience that reflects WHYYs mission and values.

The successful candidate will bring an authentic voice intellectual curiosity and a commitment to serving and reflecting the diverse communities of the Greater Philadelphia region.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Host Morning Edition and other WHYY programming special coverage and live events as assigned.

• Remain informed on local national and international news developments and exercise sound editorial judgment in preparing and delivering on-air content.

• Conduct engaging live and recorded interviews with newsmakers experts community leaders and cultural voices.

• Collaborate with newsroom programming and digital teams to identify and develop compelling local content and conversations.

• Create meaningful audience experiences across broadcast digital social and community platforms.

• Represent WHYY at member events community events station initiatives fundraising activities and partner engagements.

• Contribute to digital podcast video social media and audience engagement initiatives that extend the reach of WHYY content and strengthen audience relationships.

• Develop recurring features signature segments and audience-focused content that strengthen WHYYs local identity and public service mission.

• Utilize broadcast production and digital content systems to support on-air and multiplatform content creation.

• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders organizations institutions and subject matter experts throughout the region.

• Participate in station-wide initiatives special projects special coverage election coverage and breaking news coverage as assigned.

• Serve as a visible ambassador for WHYY and actively support efforts to grow and engage audiences across broadcast digital and community platforms.

Experience: Five or more years of professional on-air hosting interviewing reporting podcasting or related media experience required. Demonstrated success engaging audiences through live programming compelling storytelling and community engagement.

Preferred Experience -Experience building audience and engagement across broadcast podcast digital social media live events or other multiplatform environments.Familiarity with the Philadelphia region (Philadelphia its suburbs New Jersey and Delaware) is a plus.

Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience in journalism communications broadcasting or a related field.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with broadcast production systems newsroom workflows digital publishing platforms and social media tools. Experience with live audio production remote broadcasting podcasting and multimedia content creation is preferred.

*This position is represented by SAG-AFTRA.