Radio News Reporter/Anchor
- Des Moines, IA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Write news stories for multiple markets as assigned
- Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion.
- Write clear and concise news copy
- Produce, edit and write content for 24/7 Newswire.
- Gather audio from press conferences, live events and partner TV stations
- Monitors sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media.
- Finalize content using digital audio editing software
- Must have general knowledge of all current events including but not limited to political, entertainment, sports, finance or military.
- Repackages content from producers and field reporters for newscasts.
- May be called on to anchor or report as needed, and roduce short-form reports (voicers/wraps) for anchors on the following shift.
- Other duties as assigned
- Excellent reading, comprehension, and writing skills
- Contemporary writing style (we will coach)
- Excellent spelling and grammar
- Clear voice and enunciation. Unaffected speaking style.
- Understanding and interest in news and politics
- Public speaking or broadcast experience
- Audio editing experience
- Photo editing experience
- Ability to work both in team and individual environments, coordinate with coworkers to develop the best stories.
- Accept coaching and work to accomplish goals in writing style, news content, and delivery.