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Audacy, Inc. · 23 hours ago

WBBM News Radio - Part-Time Assistant Producer

Chicago, IL

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15.71/hr - $15.71/hr

Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company, and they are seeking a part-time Assistant Producer for WBBM Newsradio in Chicago. The role involves taking and editing audio, checking on news stories, and managing listener inquiries under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Primary duties involve taking and editing audio from multiple sources including reporters, weather feeds, and network audio feeds

AP's will place phone calls to check on news stories, and use internet and other sources to follow up or gain insight for use in news stories

Additionally, answer telephones in a polite and helpful fashion

Recognize the urgency of telephone calls (immediate, routine, can wait)

Answer listener questions, which may rerquire determination and ingenuity

Screen calls from public relations firms, take messages for reporters

Refer complaints to management; take in detailed news tips and forward immediately to the desk

Call back people you have offered to help

Perform work on very short deadlies with attention to detail

Prioritize high volume of work, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Digital audio editingNews judgmentBroadcast journalismTechnical standardsClear writing

Required

A college degree, with a concentration in broadcast journalism is preferred

Hands-on internships or experience at a college radio station is required

Must be familiar with digital audio editing techniques

Must follow news on a regular basis, have a working knowledge of the basic facts of topical news stories and demonstrate 'news judgment'

Assistant producers must be familiar with digital audio editing techniques

Must be familiar with basic technical standards including level noise and clarity of sound

Must be able to write clearly and juggle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required