POSTING DATE: September 10, 2014
JOB TITLE: Anchor/Reporter
COMPANY: WTOP-AM/FM, Programming
SCHEDULE: Weekends
STATUS: Part-time, Hourly
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four (4) year degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent, preferred.
- Two (2) years of professional broadcasting experience.
- Expertise in news-gathering, writing, editing, and broadcast production.
- Knowledge of, and ability to use, effective social media tools.
- Possess broad knowledge of local and regional issues.
- Ability to conduct online research, word processing, and digital editing.
- Ability to handle stress effectively.
- Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to function in a team environment.
DUTIES:
- Selects and researches topics; generates, develops, contacts and interviews sources; maintains notes and audio recordings; writes and edits reports/newscasts.
- Produces and delivers stories in appropriate forms for broadcast (live onair, copy, cut ©, voice, wrap, features, series, documentary, etc.)
- Proactively participates in the creative cycle of story and program origination with reporters, supervisors, producers and writing staff.
- Operates board, computers, recording machines and other broadcast equipment as necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:
- Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and general office equipment (telephone, copier, calculator, etc.) for extended periods of time
- Ability to hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction
- The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions
- The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: activities may occur inside and outside
- During breaking news stories, the worker could be subject to extreme hot, or extreme cold, or working in hazardous news situations
Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., LLC Application Procedures:
No Phone Calls Please
- Application can be downloaded from the website.
- Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., LLC does not allow walk-in applicants into the facility.
- Applications will only be accepted for positions posted on this web site.
- Submitting an application for positions not posted will not be accepted.
- A resume will not be accepted unless submitted with our application.
Hubbard Radio Washington D.C., LLC
Attn. HR / 3400 Idaho Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
Website: WTOP.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer