R1 News Anchor
Job Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
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Job Summary
Position:News Anchor
Department: Programming
Reports to: Program Director
FLSA: Exempt
Status: Full-time
Work Location:Charlotte NC
OVERVIEW:
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Over Forty-five years 13 markets and 70 stations later we are an urban media empire spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One on your televisions with TV One and may even be the name behind your favorite website with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power and our mission here at Radio One Inc. is simple to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees biggest fans and it is our daily mission to attract develop and retain the brightest stars in the business.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Know the news stories of the day (local state national international)
- Provide in-house anchoring and reporting in a journalistically objective manner
- Gather story information write and deliver live or recorded newscasts.
- Contribute story ideas
- Be aware of legal issues relating to news gathering delivery and editorial content
- Write edit prepare and conduct live and recorded newscasts in a journalistically objective manner often on tight deadlines
- Gather story information by phone wire internet and field reporters
- Work with Program Director on delivery of content to follow the format clock
- Interact with talk shows as part of an on-air ensemble team
- Write edit prepare and post written news articles for stations digital platforms
- Develop contacts and sources for stories
- Other duties may be assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Present a positive and professional attitude and presence at all station events
- High-level written and verbal communication skills and in particular the ability to
communicate around multiple creative projects in a time-sensitive manner
- Strong attention to detail and solid organizational and project management skills
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Legal right to work in the United States
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree preferably in Journalism or Communications. Must have newsroom experience: 3 years of anchor experience or an equivalent combination of education.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as assigned and the Company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time with or without notice. This position is at-will unless otherwise governed by a fully executed written agreement.
Urban One is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Urban One is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of this role please contact
