American University is hiring: Part-Time News Anchor/Host I in Washington

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

WAMU 88.5 is a public media station owned and operated by American University. WAMU is the source for local, regional and NPR news and original programs in Washington DC. Since 1961, WAMU has been amplifying voices and sharing stories from the many neighborhoods and communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

The News Anchor/Host serves as the voice of local news and on-air station breaks during WAMU’s weekend and occasional weekday anchoring shifts. They weave together live continuity inside local breaks including news, weather reports, underwriting announcements, promos and other local information as required during the hours they are on the air. They also broadcast local newscasts, Q & As, features, and headlines for on-air and digital platforms.

The News Anchor/Host collaborates with editors and producers on WAMU’s news team to prepare and review content for broadcast and digital publication, which may include voicing news stories and conducting two-way interviews.

Essential Functions

• Anchoring: Adheres to the WAMU stationality guidelines and best practices for on-air hosting and uses the program log as a guide to assemble and deliver pertinent information to the listener.
• News and Local Content Production: Delivers regional newscasts in alignment with the editorial needs of the newsroom and formatics of the broadcast log.
• Listener and Community Outreach: Represents WAMU at donor and community outreach events. Participates in WAMU’s on-air membership campaigns.

Competencies

• Championing Customer Needs.
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
• Developing Plans.
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
• Building and Supporting Teams.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Part-Time: Up to 20 hours per week.
• Additional hours may be required.
• This position requires on-site presence on days when the individual is assigned to an on-air hosting shift.

Salary Range

• $40.00 - $46.00 per hour.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 3+ years on-air broadcast experience preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Professional sounding voice with authentic, engaging delivery to connect with public media listeners.
• Strong work ethic; ability to work under pressure.
• General knowledge of radio station operation and broadcast board equipment.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively