What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radio Anchor/Reporter position at WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore?
Job Description
Radio News Anchor/Reporter
WBAL NewsRadio in Baltimore is looking for a Radio Anchor/Reporter who can authentically deliver news stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories through an audio medium and can complete active, engaging live updates. In addition to credibility and personality, you will be an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will be a newsroom leader who helps mentor team members. You will write and edit scripts with conversational, concise communication in mind. You are versatile and enterprising, someone who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast radio deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills, particularly during breaking news. The salary range is $50,400 - $59,000. You will report to the Director of Programming/News Director.
Responsibilities
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Radio News Anchor/Reporter
WBAL NewsRadio in Baltimore is looking for a Radio Anchor/Reporter who can authentically deliver news stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories through an audio medium and can complete active, engaging live updates. In addition to credibility and personality, you will be an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will be a newsroom leader who helps mentor team members. You will write and edit scripts with conversational, concise communication in mind. You are versatile and enterprising, someone who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast radio deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills, particularly during breaking news. The salary range is $50,400 - $59,000. You will report to the Director of Programming/News Director.
Responsibilities
- Anchor newscasts.
- Contribute to our digital platforms and have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation.
- Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with polish, personality and purpose.
- Work to gather and edit compelling and captivating sound.
- Summarize information into easy-to-understand components.
- Complete each interaction with journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
- Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
- Professional or college anchoring experience.
- Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work.
- Anchor with the ability to connect with listeners.
- Write clear, correct, compelling and concise copy.
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
- Related military experience will be considered.
- In-person attendance is required.
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Salary : $50,400 - $59,000