News Anchor/Reporter

News Reporter
Position Type: Regular, Part time, Hourly

Location
Atlanta, GA: 1255 Makers Way, Suite A, 30318

Responsibilities

Gather and verify information through interviews, observation and research ensuring that the news reported remains objective and balanced

Monitor sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media

Plan, write, edit, and voice news broadcasts

Finalize content using digital audio editing software

Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion

Repackage content from producers and field reporters for newscasts

Identify technical equipment and resource requirements for recording interviews and other audio material

Produce features and interviews as assigned

May specialize in a particular field of news broadcasting (e.g. political, traffic, finance or military)

Prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social-media platforms

What You'll Need

Expertise using Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms

To be knowledgeable and up-to-date on local and national trends and/or to have specialized knowledge of subjects/events related to on-air topics

Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation

Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews

Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar

Proficiency in media production and broadcast systems

Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment

Bilingualism is a plus

3+ years’ experience in on-air journalism in smaller market or college station

4 – year college degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

What You'll Bring

Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

Subject matter expertise to conceive and communicate original ideas

A growth mindset with knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team

Open communication about a variety of complex ideas to encourage a broad point of view and build a team consensus

Strong desire for collaboration between teams

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Commitment to continuous process improvement for overall team effectiveness

Advanced problem-solving techniques

Benefits

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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