hubbardbroadcasting is hiring: Federal Drive Anchor in Washington

PLANNING:

Leading the team to determine which guests and topics should be on the show, with a strong preference for federal executives

Working with news staff for suggestions and referrals

BOOKING:

Working with producers to contact potential guests and their public affairs teams to schedule show appearances. Supervising scheduling; frequently supplying interview questions ahead of the interview

CREATING INTERVIEWS:

Reading, understanding background material

Writing teases, leads, tag

Conducting audio and video interviews, typically 2-to-5 per day

CREATING A SHOW:

Deciding which interviews will run on a given day’s show

With the assistance of producers, editing audio and video

Turning interviews into finished show segments, including the voicing of tags and tracking segment length

Creating show scripts

Creating reporter segments. These consist of voicing lead and tag provided by reporter for his or her taped or pre-produced segment. Also engineering and conducting audio and video interviews with staff reporters as daily show segments.

PROMO:

30-seconddaily element written, voiced and mixed by anchor, to promote subsequent day’s show.

WRITING:

Write newscast items and other news stories, as appropriate

Write occasional columns

TOOLS:

Familiarity with audio editing tools and newsroom content management systems is preferred, but willing to train the ideal candidate.

Experience in the public/federal government sector is strongly preferred.

Experience in journalism is preferred.

Working knowledge of social media platforms

Ability to multitask and work under pressure

Ability to work both alone and as part of a team

Strong leadership and communication skills

Project an appropriate and professional appearance and demeanor

Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures

Ability to function well in a diverse team environment

Report to work on time

Ability to work weekdays. Must be able to work mornings and middays

Physical Requirements

Average sitting, standing and office-type movements. Light lifting, moving and pulling abilities. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to hear and see clearly. Dexterity to manipulate computer keys and board controls as well as other office equipment. Requires the ability to think critically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others verbally and in writing. Must be able to think quickly and work under tight deadlines and in high pressure situations. Ability to work in a variety of settings including outdoors. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations to facilitate a person's ability to perform those essential job functions.

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