Position: News Anchor
Department: Programming
Reports to: Program Director
FLSA: Exempt
Status: Full-time
Work Location: Charlotte, NC
OVERVIEW:
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 manner
- Gather story information, write and deliver live or recorded newscasts.
- Contribute story ideas
- Be aware of legal issues relating to news gathering, delivery and editorial content
- Write, edit, prepare and conduct live and recorded newscasts in a journalistically objective manner, often on tight deadlines
- Gather story information by phone, wire, internet and field reporters
- Work with Program Director on delivery of content to follow the format clock
- Interact with talk shows as part of an on-air ensemble team
- Write, edit, prepare, and post written news articles for station’s digital platforms
- Develop contacts and sources for stories
- Other duties may be assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Present a positive and professional attitude and presence at all station events
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, and in particular the ability to
communicate around multiple creative projects in a time-sensitive manner
- Strong attention to detail and solid organizational and project management skills
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Legal right to work in the United States
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor'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 [email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Journalism or Communications
- Three years of anchor experience or an equivalent combination of education
- Newsroom experience
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Legal right to work in the United States
What We Do
Launched in January 2004, TV One (www.tvone.tv) serves more than 57 million households, offering a broad range of real-life and entertainment-focused original programming, classic series, movies, and music designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult African American viewers. In December 2008, the company launched TV One High Def, which now serves 14 million households. TV One is owned by Radio One [NASDAQ: ROIA and ROIAK; www.radio-one.com], the largest radio company that primarily targets African American and urban listeners; and Comcast Corporation [NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK); www.comcast.com], one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services.
