News Anchor (Pipeline Posting)

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.

Please note: This is a pipeline posting. All qualified applicants will be asked to apply to an open job requisition when one becomes available.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

The typical job duties of a Job Anchor at Audacy are:

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:

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