Overview

　　WCBS 880 is looking for motivated individuals for Part-time opportunities as newsroom Desk Assistants. The job of a Desk Assistant is to assist the WCBS 880 news operation in all aspects of delivering news and information to the tristate region. We’re looking for digitally savvy candidates who can multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and demonstrate a passion for news and telling compelling news stories.

　　The anticipated starting salary range for New York City-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $17.03 - $19.72/hr.

　　Salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

　　Responsibilities

　　Responsibilities

　　What You'll Do:

　　Desk Assistants handle the phones, speaking to reporters, listeners, news sources, and newsmakers.

　　Desk assistants also help support reporters, writers, and producers with news research, recording audio events, recording audio interviews, editing audio, and uploading content.

　　Successful candidates will be expected to have a skill for working under pressure with attention to detail in a deadline environment.

　　Desk Assistants also work with news management on long-form coverage and special projects.

　　Successful candidates will be required to understand the WCBS 880 brand and all aspects of our news product.

　　Qualifications

　　Qualifications

　　More About You:

　　Successful candidates must have a passion for local news and must be interested in learning how to identify and tell compelling stories

　　Must be a polished professional with excellent communication skills and phone skills

　　Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

　　Experience in audio editing

　　Excellent writing and interviewing skills

　　Bachelor’s Degree required; communications/journalism preferred

　　About Us

　　Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD; OTC: AUDA) is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best collection of local music, news and sports brands, a premium podcast creator, major event producer, and digital innovator. Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com , Facebook (Audacy Corp), X (@AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (@Audacy-Inc), Instagram (@lifeataudacy) and Threads (@AudacyCorp)._

　　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-NY-New York

　　ID 2024-6481

　　Category News

　　Type Union