News Anchor

Audacy, Inc. • Wichita, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Audacy Wichita is looking for a dynamic News Anchor/Reporter. If you understand that compelling writing, great storytelling, and creative use of sound make for a great news product on-air and in the digital space, then we want to hear from you. Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years anchoring or reporting news for broadcast media.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills.
• The position requires proficiency in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
• The position requires contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential;
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Nice To Haves

• 4-year degree in journalism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anchoring multi-hour news shifts on all news stations.
• Producing and recording news segments.
• Gathering, writing, recording, editing and delivering news/traffic & weather content including live coverage from the field as well as the studio.
• Interviewing newsmakers.
• Writing scripts and ad-libbing material for stories.
• Development and research of potential news stories
• Candidates must demonstrate strong news judgment and must understand the powerful voice and responsibilities of our brands.
• We are looking for an idea-generating journalist with a positive attitude and standout work ethic.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to collaborate on story ideas and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must be detail oriented and cool under the pressure of meeting tight deadlines.
• Must be willing to work a schedule that will include holidays, nights, overnights, and/or weekends.
• Protecting the station’s FCC license.
• Other duties as required by management.

Benefits

• a health care coordinator
• medical
• dental
• vision
• mental health
• telemedicine
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• disability
• life insurance
• critical illness
• hospital indemnity
• accident insurance
• paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• legal assistance
• life assistance program
• identity theft protection
• discounted home and auto insurance
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees