Writer

Part‑Time News Editor/Writer – News Reporting department, reporting to the Brand Manager. This onsite role is based in Philadelphia, PA and is a part‑time, on‑site position with Audacy.

About the role

KYW Newsradio is seeking a dynamic, multi‑talented news writer and editor to join its award‑winning all‑news team. The role is critical for curating, writing, and producing a daypart of all‑news radio, collaborating closely with reporters, anchors, and digital teams to deliver live and breaking news to the Greater Philadelphia audience.

Responsibilities

• Write, research, order, and prepare shows for anchors.
• Write and edit wire and original news copy for broadcast.
• Gather additional sound for news stories.
• Fact‑check and review news stories and reporter scripts.
• Work with the Broadcast Managing Editor to plot the daily news flow, including news copy, top stories, live shots (local and network), and allocation of reporter resources.
• Write and occasionally voice the digital‑only news segment and news‑update segment used by other stations in the Philadelphia cluster.
• Keep anchor shows updated and fresh, finding new ways to use sound and copy.
• Monitor new and ongoing stories and update shows promptly as new information becomes available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of news editing and writing experience.
• Experience in a busy, fast‑paced newsroom.
• Comfort with breaking news and deadline pressure.
• Ability to pivot quickly with the ebb and flow of the news cycle.
• Proficiency in writing engaging news copy, fact‑checking, newsgathering, and research.
• Good judgment to identify top stories and curate a broadcast effectively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Broadcast experience is a plus.
• 4‑year degree in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field.
• Familiarity with newsroom software and audio‑editing tools (Burli experience a plus).
• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate any vehicle on behalf of Audacy.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory motor‑vehicle record check, and proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle.