News Anchor
About The Position
Salem Media looking for an experienced radio news anchor to provide daily, on-air newsgathering and delivery for two top 10 radio markets. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable ability to work under pressure, meet hard deadlines, and gather, write, and deliver newscasts. Excellent writing skills are necessary. A minimum of 5 years of on-air anchor experience in major market is required. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering newscasts twice an hour each weekday morning, as well as preparing recorded reports for broadcast later in the day. Additional responsibilities may be required on as needed basis. Must be available for early morning (3a-11a) hours. This position will be based in the Chicago market. The successful candidate will have previous experience producing content in an audio/video production environment and will have excellent editorial, storytelling and technical skills. Candidates must be highly familiar with Chicago and Illinois news and political landscapes.
Requirements
- Strong writing, speaking, and interviewing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent understanding of current events and journalistic ethics.
- Critical thinking and fact-checking ability.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
- A minimum of 5 years of on-air anchor experience in major market is required.
- Must be available for early morning (3a-11a) hours.
- Candidates must be highly familiar with Chicago and Illinois news and political landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and delivering newscasts twice an hour each weekday morning
- Preparing recorded reports for broadcast later in the day
- Additional responsibilities may be required on as needed basis
Benefits
- Competitive pay structure based on experience
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacation time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
