Meteorologist

This is a Full Time Job

Audacy, the nation’s leader in all-news content creation, is looking for our next generation of anchors for some of the biggest local news brands in America. If you are an excellent storyteller with a conversational and engaging delivery, can write compelling copy, understand what it takes to thrive both on-air and in the digital space in a fast paced 24/7 news environment we want to hear from you!

Send a resume, samples of your work and a brief philosophy of what makes news compelling in the 21 st century media landscape by applying to this posting.

This is a pipeline posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a pipeline of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. When we have a hiring need that matches your profile, we will reach out to you directly to discuss the opportunity. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Anchor live from the studio, including breaking news and special coverage
• Conceptualize, pitch, develop and produce news segments
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content
• Interview newsmakers
• Operate studio board while on air
• Additional duties will be specified in the live job posting.

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience anchoring or reporting news
• Must be able to thrive in a fast paced all-news environment and cover every type of story including breaking news and features
• Must have excellent writing and presentation skills
• Strong interview skills with experience interviewing newsmakers and public figures
• Proficient in editing and packaging news, audio, and interviews
• Experience with and an understanding of social media and digital news
• The ability to expertly ad-lib when the situation warrants is crucial
• Ability to interpret and simplify complex copy and update copy on the fly as news warrants
• Ability to plan, organize and multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding news judgment and ability to work under deadline pressure
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
• Ability to work flexible and irregular hours
• Willingness to experiment and innovate
• Bachelor’s degree

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.