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NAB Leadership Foundation is hiring: News Anchor/Reporter in Atlanta

NAB Leadership Foundation · Atlanta, GA, USA ·

Job type:
Part Time

We are seeking a News Reporter. This exciting opportunity invites you to apply your experience in a fast‑paced environment and continue growing your skills.

What You’ll Do

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 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.

Knowledgeable and up‑to‑date on local and national trends and/or 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 a 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 treat you 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 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.

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

Position Type
Regular

Time Type
Part time

Pay Type
Hourly

Benefits

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

A 401(K) plan.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost, including telephonic counseling, legal and financial consultation, emotional well‑being, family, and caregiving support.

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.

Non‑Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

Our organization participates in E‑Verify.

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