Radio Anchor/Producer/Board Operator

News-Press & Gazette Company • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KRDO News Radio is looking for a dynamic and experienced radio journalist to produce and anchor our live, evening news. This role also requires someone who can simultaneously operate the board during the newscast. The successful candidate must be a team player who can work under the direction of the News Director and Program Director. We are looking for someone passionate about radio and the community and who is dependable and committed to the role.

Requirements

• Prior news/journalism experience
• Prior board operations and producing experience
• Solid broadcast writing skills and news judgement
• Ability to shift schedule and report to the studio for breaking news on short notice
• Ability to work well with news and sales staff
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift equipment as necessary
• Ability to operate computers, broadcast equipment, cameras, editing systems, and other newsroom technology
• Ability to work in studio, field, and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions
• Ability to travel locally for station assignments and community events
• Pre-employment drug screening required
• Background check required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Produce and anchor live, evening news.
• Simultaneously operate the board during the newscast.
• Work under the direction of the News Director and Program Director.
• Report to the studio for breaking news on short notice.
• Work well with news and sales staff.
• Travel locally for station assignments and community events.

Benefits

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Sick Leave & Personal Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• FSA & HSA Options
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Program Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-paid Basic Dependent Life Insurance
• Company-paid Basic AD&D coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed