Part Time Anchor/Reporter

Audacy Minnesota’s WCCO-AM is searching for a Digital and Broadcast Journalist. Are you a curious and savvy writer with a positive attitude and impressive work ethic - ready to help work with one of the upper Midwest’s most-trusted newsrooms? You must be a great writer, possess a compelling on-air delivery, be a proficient news gatherer - using a variety of sources - and be comfortable with audio editing equipment and programs.

You will be expected to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced Newsroom and in-the-field environment. We are seeking a journalist with the ability to be an on-air anchor and contribute off-script to live talk shows.

A significant portion of the job includes active participation on various social media channels and contributing written and audio content to the station website ( wccoradio.com ).

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

Produce and record news stories.
Anchor multi-hour shifts on News-Talk station.
Gather, write, record, edit and deliver content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
Interview newsmakers.
Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories.
Develop and research potential stories.
Ability to write and post stories to the website and social media.
Other duties as required by management.
Must be available early mornings, nights, weekends as necessary.

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:

Minimum of 3 years reporting or writing news/sports.
Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills.
Proficiency in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
Must possess a contemporary sound and have a clear, excellent delivery for broadcast.
Knowledge of the Twin Cities area and station demographics.
A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance is required.