Overview
Audacy Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is currently seeking Part-Time On Air talents for its group of stations, WILK-AM/WILK-FM
WILK Newsradio-Northeast Pa's #1 Newstalk Station- Entercom Wilkes Barre/Scranton, is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Part-Time Newstalk Host who is familiar with the Northeast Pa. region and the issues that affect our community. You must have broadcast experience and be able to discuss breaking news stories, as well as identify the compelling topics each weekday that will engage listeners. This is a multi-media position, where you will incorporate an on-air radio program with social media, video, web and audio elements
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
Create original content and performing live broadcasts that are entertaining and informative.
Participate and create original content for all social media platforms; managing online personality presence
Protect the station's FCC license
Monitor the music and commercial logs for the airshift
Ensure that promotions and contests are executed properly
Operate the control board and perform production work
Other duties as required by management
Qualifications
Required:
A passionate, opinionated broadcast experienced professional
Ability to engage in intelligent debate with callers and guests on local, state and national topics.
Enthusiastic team-player
Excellent storyteller with a sense of humor
Social media experience
Knowledge of local history
Extensive knowledge on a variety of topics, including news, politics, lifestyle and general sports
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Audio editing experience necessary
Vaccination Requirements
To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.
Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.
About Us
Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country's best radio broadcasting group, a leader in virtually every segment of audio, and America's #1 creator of original, premium audio. Audacy engages over 170 million consumers each month, bringing people together around the news, sports, podcasts and music that matter to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com , Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp).
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
Job Locations USA-PA-Pittston
ID 2022-4014
Category Programming
Type Regular
