KYW\-AM Part\-Time Desk Assistant
**Ref\#:** 21829
**CBS Business Unit:** CBS Radio
**Job Type:** Part\-Time \(without benefits\)
**Job Schedule:** Part\-Time
**Job Location:** Philadelphia, PA, US
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**About Us:**
CBS RADIO is one of the largest major\-market broadcast media operators in the United States and the undisputed leader in news and sports radio\. Producing original audio and video content, live events and exclusive programming broadcast via on\-air, online and mobile platforms, CBS RADIO reaches more than 72 million consumers nationwide each week\. As a part of CBS Corporation, the division owns and operates 117 radio stations in 26 markets – including the top 10 as ranked by Nielsen Audio – as well as an extensive array of digital assets\. CBS RADIO distributes its programming via AM, FM and HD Radio stations, Radio\.com and CBS Local Digital Media apps, making engaging with audiences easier than ever before\. For more information, please visit www\.cbsradio\.com\.
**Description:**
Job description/responsibilities: Desk assistants work inthe KYW newsroom as an assistant to the editor on duty and the news director\.They are responsible for coordinating the retrieval and labeling of sound,transcribing copy from field reporters, answering newsroom phone lines, andupdating information such as sports scores, weather and market information\.They review press releases under the supervision of the news director and fieldlistener inquiries\. They must be able to handle listener inquiries andcomplaints in a polite, efficient manner\. Desk assistants should be able torecognize the urgency of phone calls \(sources, breaking news tips, notice ofnews conferences\) and make sure those calls are sent to an individual and notto voicemail\. KYW Newsradio is Philadelphia's first source for weather relatedschool closings and other cancellations\. Our desk assistants are an integralpart of the KYW School Closing program and are expected to be available foradditional hours when the weather dictates\. We value ingenuity and a "cando" attitude in our desk assistants\.
**Qualifications:**
Requirements: A college degree, with a concentration inbroadcast journalism is preferred\. Seniors with a demonstrated interest inbroadcasting through internships or experience in college radio/television willbe considered\. It is important that student applicants have a class schedulethat allows them work evenings, weekends and overnight weekend hours\.
We ask for your cooperation and assistance inour efforts to recruit, hire and promote qualified women and minorities\.In this regard, if you know of individualswho might be interested and qualified for this position, we encourage you torefer them to us\.
Interestedpersons should APPLY ON\-LINE ATAND send resume and cover letter explaining your work ethic and what you bringto KYW Newsradio via e\-mail to:
**EEO Statement:**
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