R1 News Anchor Job at Urban One, Charlotte, NC

  • Urban One
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Position: News AnchorDepartment: ProgrammingReports to: Program DirectorFLSA: Exempt Status: Full-time Work Location: Charlotte, NCOVERVIEW: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 mannerGather story information, write and deliver live or recorded newscasts.Contribute story ideasBe aware of legal issues relating to news gathering, delivery and editorial contentWrite, edit, prepare and conduct live and recorded newscasts in a journalistically objective manner, often on tight deadlinesGather story information by phone, wire, internet and field reportersWork with Program Director on delivery of content to follow the format clockInteract with talk shows as part of an on-air ensemble teamWrite, edit, prepare, and post written news articles for station’s digital platformsDevelop contacts and sources for storiesOther duties may be assigned KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Present a positive and professional attitude and presence at all station eventsHigh-level written and verbal communication skills, and in particular the ability to communicate around multiple creative projects in a time-sensitive mannerStrong attention to detail and solid organizational and project management skillsSubmit to a criminal background checkLegal right to work in the United StatesEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's 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 HR_Recruiting@urban1.com

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