Part-Time News Anchor/Reporter

Audacy • IL-Chicago, IL

16d • $38 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

Overview: WBBM Newsradio has an immediate opening for a Part Time News Reporter/Anchor.

Requirements

• An extensive background in radio news, with strong on-air communication skills.
• Background as a reporter.
• Background as a strong writer.
• Successful anchors demonstrate an ability to think on their feet, ask probing questions, and deal with high-pressure situations with ease and grace.
• Vocal quality is very important.
• Curiosity and a natural rapport with people on all income and educational levels are important.
• Must develop story ideas for coverage as well as take directions from the desk.
• Must have the ability to gather information quickly, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air.
• Must be a team player.
• College graduate, preferably with a concentration in broadcast journalism and significant work in history, English and political science.
• Five years’ experience in radio broadcast news preferred.
• A warm, personable delivery is required, along with excellent diction and pronunciation.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in confusing and uncertain situations.
• Strong writing skills are essential.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to ask tough and insightful questions.
• Fluency with basic computer word processing is required.
• Ability to operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines is required.
• Familiarity with established news practices and ethical standards is essential.
• Successful candidate will be expected to work a variety of shifts, which can include overnight, early morning, weekend, and holidays.
• Reporter/Anchor must be able to work effectively with managers, producers, editors, writers, technicians and other anchors, while providing leadership during the daypart.
• They must be able to take direction and maintain trust in the support team behind the scenes.
• Outside the station, reporters/anchors are strongly identified with WBBM Newsradio and must always project a professional and polished image, including a strong interest in individuals and the community.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience as a reporter covering a variety of stories is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop story ideas for coverage and collaborate and take direction from the desk.
• Gather information, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air.
• Operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines.
• Study and become an expert on daily content changes.
• Evaluate new situations quickly and decide how best to obtain information while at the same time maintaining a fresh eye for detail.
• Anchors and reporters must stay up to date with local, national and international news developments.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

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
• student loan payment assistance program
• legal assistance
• life assistance program
• identity theft protection
• discounted home and auto insurance
• and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

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