Morning Reporter-Producer

About the role

Morning Reporter-Producer Help Keep Pittsburgh's Public Media Strong Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation (PCBC), home to 90.5 WESA and 91.3 WYEP, is seeking a skilled and motivated person to join the 90.5 WESA newsroom as our Morning Reporter-Producer. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the news Pittsburgh wakes up to each morning. Working closely with the Morning Edition host and newsroom team, the Morning Reporter-Producer will research, report, write, and produce timely, accurate, and engaging news content for WESA's broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong writing and audio production skills, sound news judgment, and a commitment to delivering accurate, engaging journalism. We're looking for someone who works well in a collaborative newsroom, thrives under daily deadlines, and is eager to contribute to the stories that inform and connect the Pittsburgh community. This position is primarily based in our Pittsburgh office, with flexibility for remote work when job responsibilities and organization needs allow.

At Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting, you'll join a team dedicated to serving our community through trusted journalism and music discovery. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a workplace built on collaboration, respect, accountability, and continuous learning. We invest in professional development, encourage innovation, and believe every employee plays an important role in advancing our mission.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and produce daily news content.
• Collaborate with the Morning Edition host and newsroom to develop newscast rundowns, coordinate coverage, and prepare a timeline for engaging content.
• Produce live and recorded interviews, including research topics, preparing hosts and guests, and editing audio for broadcast.
• Edit and update news stories to ensure accuracy and adhere to journalistic standards.
• Gather audio and reporting materials to support daily coverage and breaking news.
• Contribute to additional newsroom projects, which may include feature reporting, podcast production, social media, and station events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience