R1 News Anchor
About The Position
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Over Forty-five years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple, to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.
Requirements
- Present a positive and professional attitude and presence at all station events
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, and in particular the ability to communicate around multiple creative projects in a time-sensitive manner
- Strong attention to detail and solid organizational and project management skills
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Legal right to work in the United States
- Newsroom experience
- 3 years of anchor experience or an equivalent combination of education
Responsibilities
- Know the news stories of the day (local, state, national, international)
- Provide in-house anchoring and reporting in a journalistically objective manner
- Gather story information, write and deliver live or recorded newscasts.
- Contribute story ideas
- Be aware of legal issues relating to news gathering, delivery and editorial content
- Write, edit, prepare and conduct live and recorded newscasts in a journalistically objective manner, often on tight deadlines
- Gather story information by phone, wire, internet and field reporters
- Work with Program Director on delivery of content to follow the format clock
- Interact with talk shows as part of an on-air ensemble team
- Write, edit, prepare, and post written news articles for station’s digital platforms
- Develop contacts and sources for stories
- Other duties may be assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
