News Anchor

Job Description

Overview

WWJ Newsradio 950 is looking for a weekend news anchor to inform and entertain listeners in the Detroit region and across the country (on our Audacy app.)

Responsibilities

What You'll Do
• Anchor newscasts on Saturday and Sunday evening.
• Be a conversational and creative story teller
• Develop major local and statewide stories
• Pursue newsmakers to enhance coverage for the station's award-winning new brand
• Be active on social media and be able to host special projects, shows, etc.

Required:
• Must have commanding on-air presence.
• Must be able to excel in breaking news coverage, while maintaining a strong journalistic background with an excellent broadcast voice and delivery.
• Must be able to work with experienced team to update copy and take complex information and make it easy to understand.
• Previous experience as an anchor and/or reporter in a news department preferred.
• A valid driver's license, a satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check is required, along with proof of insurance.

Preferred:
• Expertise in digital audio production and computerized newsroom systems is preferred.
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Qualifications

Preferred:
• Expertise in digital audio production and computerized newsroom systems is preferred.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do
- Anchor newscasts on Saturday and Sunday evening.
- Be a conversational and creative story teller
- Develop major local and statewide stories
- Pursue newsmakers to enhance coverage for the station's award-winning new brand
- Be active on social media and be able to host special projects, shows, etc.

Required:
- Must have commanding on-air presence.
- Must be able to excel in breaking news coverage, while maintaining a strong journalistic background with an excellent broadcast voice and delivery.
- Must be able to work with experienced team to update copy and take complex information and make it easy to understand.
- Previous experience as an anchor and/or reporter in a news department preferred.
- A valid driver's license, a satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check is required, along with proof of insurance.
Preferred:
- Expertise in digital audio production and computerized newsroom systems is preferred.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re4k30-3-142-197-212-42 in your application.