WGN Radio is seeking a News Producer with a flexible schedule to produce audio news stories and potentially anchor audio newscasts for WGN Radio and other stations.   

Pay Range: $23-$27 per hour

Benefits: Our benefits package for part-time non-union employees includes a 401(k) with company matching contributions, and any leave/sick options required per state.

The responsibilities of the News Producer (NE) include:  

• Aggressively seek out and present news stories and other content for all platforms

• Make sure the newscasts and news reports follow NewsNation guidelines and standards 
• Write and deliver news stories in a clear and concise manner 
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content 
• Act as a reporter as assigned  
• Anchor newscasts as needed 
• Conduct interviews with newsmakers and reporters 
• Manage and coordinate available live feeds 
• Communicate to news and programming staff about developing and breaking news 
• Write content for the website and other eMedia platforms.  
• Establish and build relationships with affiliate markets 
• Be involved in daily editorial meetings 

 Requirements & Skills:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.  
• Must have experience writing for broadcast news 
• Fluent in English 
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written 
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of national current events, history, newsmakers and issues 
• Detail oriented and organized 
• Able to recognize slant/bias and keep it out of newscasts 
• Able to accept feedback, frequent reviews of writing 
• Work well with a team inside a 24-hour newsroom (not a remote position) 
• Understand listeners’ and stations’ needs and expectations  
• Meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously  
• Flexibility to work any shift including early mornings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.  
• We’re looking for someone who believes in the mission of unbiased news and wants to help grow it to the next level!