WTOP Reporter/Anchor, Freelance

About Us Hubbard DC, which includes WTOP and Federal News Network, 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 growing our people and profits.
VISIONTo 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.
MISSIONTo 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. Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, preferred
• 3-5 years professional reporting/anchoring experience in the broadcast news industry (radio or television)
• Comply with the moral code of the journalism profession. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage without bias.
• Help deliver news with a sense of urgency 24/7
• Be a great storyteller. Strong writing, interviewing and audio production skills required. Must be able to write quickly and on deadline.
• Must be knowledgeable of local/national/international issues, newsmakers and current events
• Ability to handle a variety of news reporting assignments per shift, including breaking news (reporter)
• Stay up-to-date on the latest technology to conduct high-quality interviews. Must be able to file stories from the field (reporter)
• Photography and videography skills, preferred (reporter)
• Knowledge of Adobe Audition, Burli, and Wide Orbit (anchor), preferred
• Provide newsroom leadership. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively
• Must be able to think quickly, maintain performance under pressure and respond to breaking news in an effective manner
• Flexibility with work schedule. Ability to work weekends and holidays, in addition to weekday shifts.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule
• Act in a professional manner when representing the station. Project an appropriate and professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
• WTOP is a collaborative work environment. Employees should expect to receive feedback from newsroom leaders and their newsroom peers
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and be insurable. Applicant's driving record will be checked. (reporter)
• Complete assignments according to established deadlines
• Attend editorial and strategic meetings, as needed
• Take part in listen sessions with news directors
• Complete other duties as requested

Compensation and Benefits 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.The hourly rate of pay for this position is $ to $ per hour.
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Job Overview WTOP News is looking for an enterprising individual to join our 24/7 news team as a freelance reporter and anchor. WTOP reporters and anchors are responsible for writing, producing and voicing news stories for WTOP’s broadcast and digital platforms. They are a vital part of the team that makes WTOP the leading provider of local news for the Washington, DC region. Job candidates must be able to work weekend and holiday shifts, in addition to weekday shifts. Job Responsibilities

• Create on-air packages, shoot and produce videos/photos for use on WTOP’s website and social platforms, write articles for web and post to social media about the top news of the day.

• Tell stories in a conversational manner that are relatable and engage with the listener

• Enterprise and develop stories for daily broadcasts. Cultivate news sources. Collaborate with the assignments manager/news director to choose stories to pursue with our diverse audience in mind.

• Research and gather interviews/sound for stories. Attend and cover news conferences and community events. Actively pursue news tips that come in via email, phone call or other official outlets.

• Monitor local/national news outlets, social media and email to make sure WTOP is on top of the most relevant and breaking news stories of the day. Keep abreast of new developments in stories being covered by WTOP.

• Must be able to present stories live from the scene of a news event or record stories for later use.

• Maintain an appropriate and active social media presence

• Complete assignments according to established deadlines

• Attend editorial and strategic meetings, as needed

• Take part in listen sessions with news directors

• Complete other duties as requested

ANCHOR ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver/Read stories live on air in a conversational and engaging manner
• Smoothly operate the studio board: play commercials, reporter packages and station imaging elements; operate microphones
• Must be able to manage the clock and hit WTOP's benchmarks. Anchors must adhere to WTOP's strict clock guidelines.
• Write news stories in an active, conversational, clear, concise and interesting way to be read on air. Break down complicated and involved stories so they are easy to understand. Continue to update and revise scripts as needed.
• Deliver the news accurately without stumbles
• Interview live guests on the top news of the day in an unbiased manner
• Enterprise and develop stories and interview ideas for daily broadcasts
• Operate the Emergency Alert System for the DC area
• Must be able to effectively ad lib during breaking news events as well as during live interviews
• Keep abreast of new developments in stories being covered by WTOP
• Voice spots, as needed, by WTOP's production team
• Attend editorial and strategic meetings, as needed
• Take part in listen sessions with news directors
• Complete other duties as requested

EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets. Diversity Statement 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.