Federal Drive Anchor - Hubbard Broadcasting
Washington, DC
About the Job
Position : Federal Drive Anchor
Location : Washington, DC
Hubbard DC, which includes WTOP, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital, is committed to reporting relevant news for our region. Through continuously evolving brands, we connect consumers with advertisers across a growing number of distribution platforms including radio, podcasts, social media, and websites. We do this with a commitment to our community...while growing our people and profits.
OUR VISION
To be an industry leader and set the standard for equality and inclusivity for all races, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and religions by creating and fostering principles that integrate our core values.
OUR MISSION
To be proactive in providing a welcoming, professional environment; free of harassment, discrimination and marginalization with on-going habits that incorporate our unique experiences into the overall success and continuous evolution of this organization.
+ Bachelors in Communication, Speech or related field with 2 years' experience as a news anchor; or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position.
+ Quick and effective decision making, live ad-libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.
+ Highly developed public speaking and interpersonal skills along with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
+ Professional, consistent on-air appearance and ability to read Teleprompter.
+ Advanced abilities in critical thinking.
+ Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).
+ Comfortable yet professional presence on camera with the ability to improvise in a live on-camera setting.
+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Available to work on a flexible schedule.
+ Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
+ Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.
+ Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state and national current events.
+ Collaborate with the news director to choose stories to broadcast considering audience preferences.
+ Meet with the news director, reporters and other news anchors to be briefed on the day's news.
+ Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.
+ Organize the news to present the most interesting pieces first, ensure late-breaking news is added to newscasts.
+ Introduce news correspondents reporting on scene and ask relevant questions.
+ Interview guests and other members involved in particular stories engaging in commentary.
+ Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.
+ Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence.
+ Make daily promotional community appearance.
+ Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to overall team effort.
+ Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession.
+ Complete other duties as assigned.
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
For information on pay transparency, please copy the following link: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser:
https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/"
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
Location : Washington, DC
Hubbard DC, which includes WTOP, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital, is committed to reporting relevant news for our region. Through continuously evolving brands, we connect consumers with advertisers across a growing number of distribution platforms including radio, podcasts, social media, and websites. We do this with a commitment to our community...while growing our people and profits.
OUR VISION
To be an industry leader and set the standard for equality and inclusivity for all races, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and religions by creating and fostering principles that integrate our core values.
OUR MISSION
To be proactive in providing a welcoming, professional environment; free of harassment, discrimination and marginalization with on-going habits that incorporate our unique experiences into the overall success and continuous evolution of this organization.
+ Bachelors in Communication, Speech or related field with 2 years' experience as a news anchor; or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position.
+ Quick and effective decision making, live ad-libbing and maintaining performance under extreme pressure.
+ Highly developed public speaking and interpersonal skills along with exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
+ Professional, consistent on-air appearance and ability to read Teleprompter.
+ Advanced abilities in critical thinking.
+ Broad knowledge of local, national and international affairs (e.g. political, economic, legislative and cultural).
+ Comfortable yet professional presence on camera with the ability to improvise in a live on-camera setting.
+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Available to work on a flexible schedule.
+ Ability to work under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
+ Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming.
+ Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local, state and national current events.
+ Collaborate with the news director to choose stories to broadcast considering audience preferences.
+ Meet with the news director, reporters and other news anchors to be briefed on the day's news.
+ Revise scripts and prepare to deliver them on-air.
+ Organize the news to present the most interesting pieces first, ensure late-breaking news is added to newscasts.
+ Introduce news correspondents reporting on scene and ask relevant questions.
+ Interview guests and other members involved in particular stories engaging in commentary.
+ Keep abreast of news developments by studying papers, attending events, and staying in contact with industry professionals.
+ Write for station's website and maintain an active social media presence.
+ Make daily promotional community appearance.
+ Provide newsroom leadership and contribute to overall team effort.
+ Comply with the moral code of the journalistic profession.
+ Complete other duties as assigned.
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
For information on pay transparency, please copy the following link: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser:
https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/"
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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