Company Profile

Billy Penn at WHYY is a local news vertical that informs and engages with Philadelphians. We are looking for the next leader to steward Billy Penn at WHYY. This editorial leader must have digital journalism writing and editing experience, as well as reporting experience and a command for search engine optimization. The Billy Penn staff covers everything from breaking news to urban life to food and fun. Billy Penn s tone is different from a legacy news site with clear, direct language and an ...

Billy Penn s distribution methods include a website with originally reported articles that may also be produced for radio. It has a strong social media presence on multiple platforms, a daily email newsletter, a community events program, and a membership and philanthropic giving program. It also offers multiple sponsorship opportunities via events and online products. The next editor of Billy Penn will be a strong digital editor and have the ability to externally represent that brand at events. ...