News Anchor

Audacy, Inc.•Farmington, CT

4h•Onsite

About The Position

WTIC Newstalk 1080 (Connecticut’s number one radio news operation) is looking for an experienced, energetic, enthusiastic and creative team player for an Part Time News Anchor/Writer position. Extensive experience is not necessary, but this is not a training position. This position requires: anchoring top and bottom hour newscasts, operating the audio board, writing stories and updating our website. Applicants must be good writers, have the ability to deliver news with an edge, quickly and concisely; have some experience with audio boards, an understanding of digital editing, good judgment, the ability to handle several tasks at a time, be a self-starter and possess a commitment to local news. Must be 110% reliable and have a strong sense of responsibility. There is no set shift for this position. We are looking for someone with a real commitment to local news!!!

Requirements

Dependable, self-motivated and agreeable to a flexible work schedule, which may include early mornings, evenings, overnights and/or weekends.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take a detail oriented approach to work while meeting tight deadlines.
Experience anchoring and writing news.
Commitment to local news.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Hartford market is a plus
Some experience with audio boards
Understanding of digital editing

Responsibilities

Anchor over the course of multiple hours on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 - including running a board
Conceptualize, pitch, produce and record news segments
Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs
Interview news makers
Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories
Use social media - including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - during the course of your shift to connect with listeners, promote upcoming stories and interviews, and to highlight station content
Contribute content - including but not limited to audio, video and written format - to WTIC.com
Develop and research potential news stories
Protect the station’s FCC license
Other duties as required by management