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News Production Assistant

Part-time

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Location
Philadelphia, PA
Schedule
Part-time
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Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Part-time News Production Assistants work in the KYW newsroom, assisting the editor on duty and broadcast managing editor. The role supports news production by coordinating sound retrieval and labeling, transcribing field reporters’ copy, answering newsroom phone lines, and updating sports, weather, and market information. Assistants also handle listener inquiries and route urgent calls to the appropriate person, with availability for irregular evening, overnight, and weekend hours.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sound Retrieval and LabelingTranscriptionPhone HandlingInformation UpdatingListener Inquiry HandlingCall TriageBroadcastingCollege Radio or TelevisionEvening and Weekend Availability

Qualifications

College DegreeSenior StudentBroadcasting Internship or College Radio/Television ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseMotor Vehicle Record CheckProof of Insurance if Using Own Vehicle

Full job description

Overview

Job Title: News Production Assistant

Department: News

Reporting To: Assistant Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part-Time

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Overview:

Part-time News Production Assistants work in the KYW newsroom as an assistant to the editor on duty and the broadcast managing editor.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

  • News Production Assistants are responsible for coordinating the retrieval and labeling of sound, transcribing copy from field reporters, answering newsroom phone lines, and updating information such as sports scores, weather and market information. They must be able to handle listener inquiries and complaints in a polite, efficient manner.

  • News Production Assistants should be able to recognize the urgency of phone calls (sources, breaking news tips, notice of news conferences) and make sure those calls are directed to the correct individual.

  • As KYW Newsradio is a 24-hour business, News Production Assistants are expected to be available to work irregular hours, such as evenings, overnights, and weekends. We value ingenuity and a ''can do'' attitude in our production assistants.

  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

  • A college degree is preferred.

  • Seniors with a demonstrated interest in broadcasting through internships or experience in college radio/television will be considered. It is important that student applicants have a class schedule that allows them to work evenings, weekends and overnight weekend hours.

  • 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.

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Important Notes:

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About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.

We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation onLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/audacy-inc) ,X (https://twitter.com/AudacyCorp) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/audacycorp) andInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/lifeataudacy/) .

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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Job Locations USA-PA-Philadelphia

ID 2026-8405

Category News

Type Part Time Employee

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