News Reporter/Anchor

News/Talk 98.9 WORD (WYRD-FM) Full-time  News Anchor/Reporter, On-Air and digital content. Must have an aggressive, curious mindset and work ethic. Candidates must multi-task efficiently to meet deadlines and demonstrate creative instincts in finding and breaking local stories

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include:  health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

• →Cover breaking news on-air, and in digital content
• →Develop compelling news, content for on-air and on digital assets. 
• →Other duties as required by management

• High energy, passionate approach needed
• Journalistic writing skills a must
• Simple digital video and editing skills
• Anchoring on-air newscasts
• Understand that accurate reporting and speed to market is critical
• Must be mobile to cover news on the scene and in the field
• Existing cell phone service and recent edition smartphone
• A vision for excellence
• 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.

• 2 or more years experience covering breaking news, and original news stories for media using audio and digital assets.
• Produce content on multi-media platforms including web and social media sites 

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.

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