Full-Time Anchor/Reporter
WBBM/Newsradio has an opening for a Full-Time News Reporter/Anchor.
Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
Develop story ideas for coverage and collaborate and take direction from the news desk
Gather information, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air
Operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines
Study and become an expert on a daily content changes
Evaluate new situations quickly and decide how best to obtain information while at the same time maintaining a fresh eye for detail
Anchors and reporters must stay up to date with local, national and international news developments.
Have confidence with social media platforms and a willingness to work with editors to post appropriate news related content with regularity.
Qualifications
About You
Qualifications
An extensive background in radio news, with strong on-air communication skills.
Background as a reporter.
A strong writer able to work within tight deadlines.
Successful anchors demonstrate an ability to think on their feet, ask probing questions, and deal with high-pressure situations with ease and grace.
Voice quality is very important.
Curiosity and a natural rapport with people on all income and educational levels are important.
Must develop story ideas for coverage as well as take directions from the desk.
Must have the ability to gather information quickly, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air.
Must be a team player.
This is a SAGAFTRA position
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
College graduate, preferably with a concentration in broadcast journalism and significant work in history, English and political science.
Five years’ experience in medium to large market radio broadcast news preferred.
Additional experience as a reporter covering a variety of stories is preferred.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements
A warm, personable, yet authoritative delivery is required, along with excellent diction and pronunciation.
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in confusing and uncertain situations.
Strong writing skills are essential.
Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to ask tough and insightful questions.
Fluency with basic computer word processing is required.
Ability to operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines is required. Familiarity with established news practices and ethical standards is essential.
Successful candidates will be expected to work a variety of shifts, which can include overnight, early morning, weekend, and holidays.
Ability to record, edit and post social media content as determined by news editors.
Internal/External Relationships
Reporter/Anchor must be able to work effectively with managers, producers, editors, writers, technicians and other anchors, while providing leadership during the daypart.
They must be able to take direction and maintain trust with the support team behind the scenes.
Outside the station, reporters/anchors are strongly identified with WBBM Newsradio and must always project a professional and polished image, including a strong interest in individuals and the community.