**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** **Required & Preferred:** + A college degree, with a concentration in broadcast journalism 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 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. ** **A current resume and cover letter are required.** ** **Important Notes:** Please be aware that Audacy will **never** ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will **only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com** . If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding. **About Us** _Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at_ _www.audacyinc.com_ _, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/audacycorp) , X (https://twitter.com/AudacyCorp) , LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/audacy-inc) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lifeataudacy/) ._ **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-Philadelphia_ **ID** _2024-7039_ **Category** _News_ **Type** _Regular_