Audacy
News Anchor
Audacy, Farmington, Connecticut, us, 06030
Overview:
WTIC Newstalk 1080 (Connecticuts number one radio news operation) is looking for an experienced, energetic, enthusiastic and creative team player for an
Part Time News Anchor/Writer
position.Extensive experience is not necessary, but this is not a training position. This position requires: anchoring top and bottom hour newscasts, operating the audio board, writing stories and updating our website.Applicants must be good writers, have the ability to deliver news with an edge, quickly and concisely; have some experience with audio boards, an understanding of digital editing, good judgment, the ability to handle several tasks at a time, be a self-starter and possess a commitment to local news.Must be 110% reliable and have a strong sense of responsibility.Shift is Saturdays 12pm 6pm
but availability for other fill-in shifts is a plus; including holidays.We are looking for someone with a real commitment to local news!!!Responsibilities:What You'll Do:Anchor over the course of multiple hours on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 - including running a boardConceptualize, pitch, produce and record news segments * Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occursInterview news makersWrite scripts and ad-lib material for storiesUse social media - including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - during the course of your shift to connect with listeners, promote upcoming stories and interviews, and to highlight station contentContribute content - including but not limited to audio, video and written format - to WTIC.comDevelop and research potential news storiesProtect the stations FCC licenseOther duties as required by managementQualifications:Required & Preferred:You must be dependable, self-motivated and agreeable to a flexible work schedule, which may include early mornings, evenings, overnights and/or weekends.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, and candidates must be able to take a detail oriented approach to work while meeting tight deadlines.You must have experience anchoring and writing news.Experience in the Hartford market is a plusImportant Notes::Please be aware that Audacy will
never
ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will
only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com . If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.About Us:Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the countrys two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.EEO:Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
WTIC Newstalk 1080 (Connecticuts number one radio news operation) is looking for an experienced, energetic, enthusiastic and creative team player for an
Part Time News Anchor/Writer
position.Extensive experience is not necessary, but this is not a training position. This position requires: anchoring top and bottom hour newscasts, operating the audio board, writing stories and updating our website.Applicants must be good writers, have the ability to deliver news with an edge, quickly and concisely; have some experience with audio boards, an understanding of digital editing, good judgment, the ability to handle several tasks at a time, be a self-starter and possess a commitment to local news.Must be 110% reliable and have a strong sense of responsibility.Shift is Saturdays 12pm 6pm
but availability for other fill-in shifts is a plus; including holidays.We are looking for someone with a real commitment to local news!!!Responsibilities:What You'll Do:Anchor over the course of multiple hours on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 - including running a boardConceptualize, pitch, produce and record news segments * Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occursInterview news makersWrite scripts and ad-lib material for storiesUse social media - including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - during the course of your shift to connect with listeners, promote upcoming stories and interviews, and to highlight station contentContribute content - including but not limited to audio, video and written format - to WTIC.comDevelop and research potential news storiesProtect the stations FCC licenseOther duties as required by managementQualifications:Required & Preferred:You must be dependable, self-motivated and agreeable to a flexible work schedule, which may include early mornings, evenings, overnights and/or weekends.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, and candidates must be able to take a detail oriented approach to work while meeting tight deadlines.You must have experience anchoring and writing news.Experience in the Hartford market is a plusImportant Notes::Please be aware that Audacy will
never
ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will
only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com . If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.About Us:Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the countrys two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.EEO:Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.