Digital Content Producer

Job Title: WBBM Newsradio Digital Content Producer

Department: News

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Transparency: $59,740/Yr. - $59,740/Yr. 

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 $59,740/Yr. - $59,740/Yr. 

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:

Chicago’s all-news station, WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM, is seeking a talented digital journalist with strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, as well as a passion for local news and audio storytelling. This person will work in collaboration with our newsroom to grow our audience across all platforms, from the mobile web to social media to smart speakers. This is an opportunity to join an award-winning news operation that has built a large loyal listening audience over many years and seeks to extend its reach by creating and distributing an array of new digital content.

What You'll Do:

• Develop story ideas, report, research and write articles 
• Respond to breaking news and actively monitor sources of breaking news (Dataminr, social media, AP, internal communications, broadcast, etc.)
• Collaborate with broadcast staff to advance and tailor stories and other content for digital 
• Publish articles, audio stories and short videos on all digital platforms
• Write and edit headlines and text to position content for maximum engagement on the website, apps, and social media
• Ensure all articles comply with AP style and are SEO-friendly
• Ensure stories have appropriate elements (photo, audio, video, social embeds) 
• Create, produce, and optimize videos, photos and other content for use across all social platforms
• Help grow the brand's social media followers and referrals to our website
• Engage and respond to social media followers in real time
• Brainstorm and execute innovative new social strategies, test new platforms, and expand social monetization opportunities
• Keep up with the latest social media trends
• Post to social media accounts, compose push notifications and newsletters
• Use real-time data in Google Analytics or other analysis tools to drive editorial/story decisions

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years journalism experience in a newsroom atmosphere 
• Outstanding news judgment, and strong reporting, writing and editing skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressure independently or in a team environment 

• Experience with content management/online publishing systems
• Ability to edit other writers’ work for clarity and accuracy
• Command of best practices on all social media platforms
• Understands web and social analytics and how to interpret data
• Thorough knowledge of the political and cultural landscapes of Chicago and its surrounding areas
• As is often the case in a 24/7 newsroom, availability on weekends, holidays and evenings may be required.  

Desired Characteristics:

• Passion for local news, social media and digital media
• Ability to evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas

• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while under deadline pressure
• Strong organizational skills and solid work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to experiment and innovate
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Audition and Premiere, or other comparable photo, audio and video editing software

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.

We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.