News Anchor/Writer

This is a Full Time Job

WTIC Newstalk 1080 (Connecticut’s 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 board
• Conceptualize, pitch, produce and record news segments * Gather, write, record, edit and deliver news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs
• Interview news makers
• Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories
• Use 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 content
• Contribute content - including but not limited to audio, video and written format - to WTIC.com
• Develop and research potential news stories
• Protect the station’s FCC license
• Other duties as required by management

Qualifications

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 plus

Important 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.