WBBM Newsradio Full-Time Anchor/Reporter

Job Title: WBBM Newsradio Full-Time Anchor/Reporter

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Full -Time

Pay Transparency: $79,268.80 - $130,898.35

Location(s): Chicago, I.L.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

The anticipated starting salary range for Chicago, I.L. based individuals expressing interest in this position is $79,268.80 - $130,898.35

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview:

WBBM Newsradio, Chicago’s number one news station, is looking for a talented full-time Anchor/Reporter hybrid with an enterprising attitude and impressive work ethic to join our team of award-winning journalists. Shifts will primarily consist of evenings, but may also include early mornings, holidays and/or weekends. You will be expected to operate under tight deadlines, work collaboratively, and pitch story ideas. You will also be expected to be active on various social media channels and contribute content to the station website.

What You'll Do:

• Anchor over the course of multiple hours on WBBM Newsradio- including running an audio board for news broadcasting and reporting on various news stories as assigned. 
• Operate the audio board of the radio station and maintain the audio content with consistency and reliability and to FCC standards. 
• Deliver the news in a conversational and authoritative way while communicating with editors and other newsroom employees. 
• Conceptualize, write, produce and record reported news segments for on air and multi-platform publication. 
• Gather audio in the community, conduct interviews on-scene, provide live coverage during breaking news
• Use social media before, during and after the course of your shift to connect with listeners, promote upcoming stories and interviews, and to highlight station content
• Contribute content - including but not limited to audio, video and written format – to WBBMNewsradio.com or other Audacy websites as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned by management

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

Required & Preferred:

• Minimum 3-years of large to major market on-air news anchoring experience. Experience in the news radio format is preferred.
• Must have solid skills in audio production and have a strong working knowledge of using production and on-air studio equipment and software applications like Adobe Audition, Wide Orbit, VoxPro
• Knowledgeable and up to date with local, regional, and national trends
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in media production (primarily audio) and broadcast systems
• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision
• Problem solving skills within established procedures
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
• Close attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels
• Adhere to all company policies and guidelines of station, management, and FCC.
• You must be dependable, self-motivated and agreeable to a work schedule, which may include early mornings, evenings, overnights and/or weekends.
• Strong time management skills; adept at setting priorities and managing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as a strong understanding of journalistic ethics
• You must have significant experience anchoring and writing news at a professionally operated TV or radio station in large or major markets. 
• Familiarity with the Chicago news and the overall market is preferred
• Required to join the SAG-AFTRA union
• 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.

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Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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