Overview
WBBM is in the midst of an exciting transformation of its digital news operation and is seeking talented digital journalists with strong news judgment and news-gathering skills, as well as a passion for local news and audio storytelling. This team will work to grow 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 is now extending its reach by creating and distributing an array of new digital content.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Lead the development and production of original podcasts and audio on demand
Oversee a team of podcast producers and direct and supervise their work
Work with Brand Manager and senior newsroom management to develop ideas and recruit talent for podcast series and specials
Review and approve podcasts and other specialty multimedia content
Set goals and deadlines, organize work flows and schedules, and assign work to members of the podcast content team
Provide constructive feedback and coaching to podcast talent and members o team
Oversee audio distribution strategy, working with product and business development teams to optimize audience reach and engagement on all relevant platforms
Work with marketing, audience development, and sales to identify opportunities to expand distribution and revenue potential of podcasts and audio on demand
Develop clear goals around audience growth (scale and engagement) that hold team accountable for progress
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience producing, editing, and distributing digital audio content
Outstanding news judgment and ability to work under deadline pressure
Strong editing, writing, and story development skills
Experience managing, coaching and mentoring junior producers
Proficiency in Adobe Audition, Pro Tools or comparable non-linear digital audio editing software
Ability to refine and optimize podcasts and audio content for digital distribution
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Familiarity with best practices on all social media platforms
Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, often hectic environment
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while under deadline pressure
Desired Characteristics:
Passion for local news, podcasts, and digital media
Experience and demonstrated ability working with broadcast or other legacy media
Willingness to experiment and innovate and generate ideas
Strong organizational skills and solid work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills
Technological savvy around latest web and mobile apps
Ability to motivate, give direction, and take direction
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-IL-Chicago
ID 2022-4127
Category Programming
Type Regular
Telecommute No
