News Anchor

Job Description

Overview

WWJ Newsradio 950 and the Michigan News Network is looking for an experienced full-time news anchor and reporter who can tell compelling stories with a credible, conversational, and empathetic style. The ideal candidate is able to thrive in a fast-paced all-news environment, generate story ideas daily, and cover every type of story including breaking news. This candidate must be available to work weekends, have excellent writing and presentation skills, and the ability to conduct interviews and ad-lib at a moments notice. This person will also be proficient in editing audio from interviews and packaging a story. Our next anchor will also have experience and enthusiasm for social media and digital news consumption. A working knowledge of Detroit and southeastern Michigan is wanted. Must have experience anchoring and/or reporting news. Position requires valid state driver's license and required insurance.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Anchor a multi-hour news shift
• Write, edit and produce one and two-minute newscasts for our Michigan News Network
• Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
• Conduct multiple live and recorded interviews with newsmakers daily
• Find and report on stories
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:
• Ability to interpret and simplify complex copy
• Ability to update copy and ad-lib on the fly as news warrants
• A conversational, engaging delivery with or without a script
• Knowledgeable and up-to-date with local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of subjects/events related to on-air topics/stories
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to plan, organize and multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience and proficiency interviewing newsmakers
• Knowledge of proper grammar and usage
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding how to integrate on air content into all social and digital media platforms and create digital-first content
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
• Ability to work flexible and irregular hours including holidays
• Protecting the station's FCC license
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Anchor a multi-hour news shift
- Write, edit and produce one and two-minute newscasts for our Michigan News Network
- Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
- Conduct multiple live and recorded interviews with newsmakers daily
- Find and report on stories
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ren9k7-18-216-123-120-42 in your application.