Reporter (Part-Time) - Orlando Radio

Position Overview

WDBO Radio is looking for a news talent to join our exceptional team of broadcasters. Our reporters are responsible for writing factual, compelling, quality news stories with urgency and relatability for radio, as well as digital and social channels. They produce local news content that contributes to our success daily. They develop trusted sources that are regularly used for research and story development. The reporter responds to breaking news and delivers urgent, quality story-telling.  We are looking for a high-energy communicator with strong writing and storytelling skills to help engage a new generation of listeners. The ideal candidate will know how to manage tight deadlines, work independently on copy and take direction from a producer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produces, writes, and reports news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased for radio and digital platforms


• Delivers news copy on air with a conversational and engaging energy


• Reads and understands complex material and turns it into easily understood copy under deadline pressure


• Anchors live coverage of breaking news and/or special coverage


• Conducts live and/or taped interviews


• Develops and effectively pitches story ideas


• Stays consistently up to date on local, national and international stories


• Connects with listeners on social and digital platforms to promote the brand


• Demonstrate technical proficiency in studio board operations, ensuring seamless execution of local and national programming, including live news updates, and remote broadcasts.


• Provide occasional fill-in board operation and production support to ensure seamless broadcast continuity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong writing and editorial skills


• Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage


• Ability to prioritize and deliver results against a work plan in a fast-paced environment, giving attention to detail even under high pressure situations


• An idea-generating journalist with a positive attitude and a standout work ethic


• Must be willing to work a schedule that includes holidays and non-traditional work hours


• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience preferred


• Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in journalism, broadcast journalism, or communications program preferred