WTOP Reporter/Anchor Job at Hubbard Broadcasting
WTOP News is looking for an enterprising individual to join our 24/7 news team as a full-time reporter and anchor. This person must be able to work early mornings, weekends and holidays. WTOP reporters and anchors are responsible for writing, producing and voicing news stories for WTOP’s broadcast and digital platforms. They are a vital part of the team that makes WTOP the leading provider of local news for the Washington, DC region.
Hubbard DC, which includes WTOP and Federal News Network, is committed to reporting relevant news for our region. Through continuously evolving brands, we connect consumers with advertisers across a growing number of distribution platforms including radio, podcasts, social media, and websites. We do this with a commitment to our community...while growing our people and profits. VISION To be an industry leader and set the standard for equality and inclusivity for all races, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and religions by creating and fostering principles that integrate our core values. MISSION To be proactive in providing a welcoming, professional environment; free of harassment, discrimination and marginalization with on-going habits that incorporate our unique experiences into the overall success and continuous evolution of this organization.
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REPORTER ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create on-air packages, write articles for web and post to social media about the top news of the day. Reporters at WTOP produce at least 2 different stories per shift.
- Tell stories in a conversational manner that are relatable and engage with the listener
- Enterprise and develop stories for daily broadcasts. Cultivate news sources. Collaborate with the assignments manager/news director to choose stories to pursue with our diverse audience in mind.
- Research and gather interviews/sound for stories. Attend and cover news conferences and community events. Actively pursue news tips that come in via email, phone call or other official outlets.
- Monitor local/national news outlets, social media and email to make sure WTOP is on top of the most relevant and breaking news stories of the day. Keep abreast of new developments in stories being covered by WTOP.
- Must be able to present stories live from the scene of a news event or record stories for later use.
- Maintain an appropriate and active social media presence
- Complete assignments according to established deadlines
- Attend editorial and strategic meetings, as needed
- Take part in listen sessions with news directors
- Complete other duties as requested
ANCHOR ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver/Read stories live on air in a conversational and engaging manner
- Smoothly operate the studio board: play commercials, reporter packages and station imaging elements; operate microphones
- Must be able to manage the clock and hit WTOP's benchmarks. Anchors must adhere to WTOP's strict clock guidelines.
- Write news stories in an active, conversational, clear, concise and interesting way to be read on air. Break down complicated and involved stories so they are easy to understand. Continue to update and revise scripts as needed.
- Deliver the news accurately without stumbles
- Interview live guests on the top news of the day in an unbiased manner
- Enterprise and develop stories and interview ideas for daily broadcasts
- Operate the Emergency Alert System for the DC area
- Must be able to effectively ad lib during breaking news events as well as during live interviews
- Keep abreast of new developments in stories being covered by WTOP
- Voice spots, as needed, by WTOP's production team
- Attend editorial and strategic meetings, as needed
- Take part in listen sessions with news directors
- Complete other duties as requested
- Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, preferred
- 3-5 years professional reporting/anchoring experience in the broadcast news industry (radio or television)
- Comply with the moral code of the journalism profession. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage without bias.
- Help deliver news with a sense of urgency 24/7
- Be a great storyteller. Strong writing, interviewing and audio production skills required. Must be able to write quickly and on deadline.
- Must be knowledgeable of local/national/international issues, newsmakers and current events
- Ability to handle a variety of news reporting assignments per shift, including breaking news (reporter)
- Stay up-to-date on the latest technology to conduct high-quality interviews. Must be able to file stories from the field (reporter)
- Photography and videography skills, preferred (reporter)
- Knowledge of Adobe Audition, Burli, and Wide Orbit (anchor), preferred
- Provide newsroom leadership. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively
- Must be able to think quickly, maintain performance under pressure and respond to breaking news in an effective manner
- Flexibility with work schedule. Ability to work weekends and holidays, in addition to weekday shifts.
- Report to work on time and work established schedule
- Act in a professional manner when representing the station. Project an appropriate and professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
- WTOP is a collaborative work environment. Employees should expect to receive feedback from newsroom leaders and their newsroom peers
- Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and be insurable. Applicant's driving record will be checked. (reporter)
- Complete assignments according to established deadlines
- Attend editorial and strategic meetings, as needed
- Take part in listen sessions with news directors
- Complete other duties as requested
Hubbard DC, which includes WTOP and Federal News Network, is committed to reporting relevant news for our region. Through continuously evolving brands, we connect consumers with advertisers across a growing number of distribution platforms including radio, podcasts, social media, and websites. We do this with a commitment to our community...while growing our people and profits. VISION To be an industry leader and set the standard for equality and inclusivity for all races, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and religions by creating and fostering principles that integrate our core values. MISSION To be proactive in providing a welcoming, professional environment; free of harassment, discrimination and marginalization with on-going habits that incorporate our unique experiences into the overall success and continuous evolution of this organization.
Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.