Reporter

Job Description

Overview

WWJ-AM Detroit is looking for a Reporter/Anchor. This is a full time position, and requires work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do
• Develop story ideas for coverage and collaborate and take direction from the desk
• Gather information, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air
• Operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines
• Study and become an expert on a daily content changes
• Evaluate new situations quickly and decide how best to obtain information while at the same time maintaining a fresh eye for detail
• Anchors and reporters must stay up to date with local, national and international news developments.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
• An extensive background in radio news, with strong on-air communication skills.
• Background as a reporter.
• A strong writer.
• Successful anchors demonstrate an ability to think on their feet, ask probing questions, and deal with high-pressure situations with ease and grace.
• Voice quality is very important.
• Curiosity and a natural rapport with people on all income and educational levels are important.
• Must develop story ideas for coverage as well as take directions from the desk.
• Must have the ability to gather information quickly, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air.
• Must be a team player.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• College graduate, preferably with a concentration in broadcast journalism and significant work in history,
• English and political science.
• Five years experience in radio broadcast news preferred.
• Additional experience as a reporter covering a variety of stories is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• A warm, personable delivery is required, along with excellent diction and pronunciation.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in confusing and uncertain situations.
• Strong writing skills are essential.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to ask tough and insightful questions.
• Fluency with basic computer word processing is required.
• Ability to operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines is required. Familiarity with established news practices and ethical standards is essential.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
• Reporter/Anchor must be able to work effectively with managers, producers, editors, writers, technicians and other anchors, while providing leadership during the daypart.
• They must be able to take direction and maintain trust in the support team behind the scenes.
• Outside the station, reporters/anchors are strongly identified with WWJ Newsradio 950 and must always project a professional and polished image, including a strong interest in individuals and the community.

Vaccination Requirements

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do
- Develop story ideas for coverage and collaborate and take direction from the desk
- Gather information, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air
- Operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines
- Study and become an expert on a daily content changes
- Evaluate new situations quickly and decide how best to obtain information while at the same time maintaining a fresh eye for detail
- Anchors and reporters must stay up to date with local, national and international news developments.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq50n1-3-145-163-58-42 in your application.