News Anchor/Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: News Anchor

Department: News

Reporting To: News Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location(s): Wichita, KS

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Overview:

If you understand that compelling writing, great storytelling, and creative use of sound make for a great news product on-air and in the digital space, then we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Anchoring multi-hour news shifts on all news stations.
• Producing and recording news segments.
• Gathering, writing, recording, editing and delivering news/traffic & weather content including live coverage from the field as well as the studio.
• Interviewing newsmakers.
• Writing scripts and ad-libbing material for stories.
• Development and research of potential news stories
• Candidates must demonstrate strong news judgment and must understand the powerful voice and responsibilities of our brands.
• We are looking for an idea-generating journalist with a positive attitude and standout work ethic.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to collaborate on story ideas and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must be detail oriented and cool under the pressure of meeting tight deadlines.
• Must be willing to work a schedule that will include holidays, nights, overnights, and/or weekends.
• Protecting the station’s FCC license.
• Other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:
• Minimum of 3 years anchoring or reporting news for broadcast media.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills.
• The position requires proficiency in editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
• The position requires contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential;
• 4-year degree in journalism is preferred.
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

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.