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News Anchor
iHeartMedia
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Job Summary:
Morning news anchor and reporter for WOOD, NEWSRADIO WOOD 1300/106.9 FM
Responsibilities
• Writes, reports and deliver live and recorded news, talk, or other format shows or program for broadcast entertainment.
• Establishes relationship with listeners by providing news and/or information of interest consistent with format, genre, and targeted demographic audience.
• Gathers, writes and reports newscasts on air.
• Adheres to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
• Prepares for an air news anchor shift using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air material.
•Writes and publishes news to the station website page.
• Participates in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.
• Makes regular approved appearances at paid and non-paid station events; community gatherings and serves as ambassador for the newsroom and WOOD Radio when out in public.
• May assist with voice over and production of paid and non-paid spots required to run on the station.
• Serves as primary canchor of the WOOD Radio Morning News Program.
• Researches and gains knowledge of local, state, and regional news stories and events.
• Updates and maintains station social media brands, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Finalizes content using digital audio editing software.
• Prepares written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social media platforms.
• Handles breaking/emergency news alerts as needed(e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.); is on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature.
Qualifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiar with NexGen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
Maintains an active and demonstrated presence on social media sites.
• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussions
• Demonstrated upbeat personality, informative, entertaining and engaging on the air; able to relate to station audience
• Confident and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar; ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air
• Demonstrated creativity and imagination
• Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities
• Can work well in a team environment; collaborative
• Able to adapt to changes in schedules and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines
• May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish
Work Experience
• 2+ years of on-air radio news anchoring experience required
• Audio demo of on-air newscasts, interviews, commentary, announcements, etc.
• Writing Samples of newscasts/news scripts.
Education
• 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism
Certifications
• None required