Anchor - Atlanta Radio Job at Cox Media Group, Atlanta, GA

Y0d1Y2ZNdlZlR1pDWkVFK2Vjd09mdjdjRlE9PQ==
  • Cox Media Group
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Location: GA-Atlanta

Job Title: Anchor - Atlanta Radio

 

Position Overview

95.5 WSB Atlanta Radio is looking for its next Reporter/Anchor to join our award-winning team. This seasoned journalist will be responsible for in-house reporting, writing stories, anchoring newscasts and live coverage of breaking news. The right candidate must be a high energy communicator who can enterprise stories, interview newsmakers and eyewitnesses to events, and have strong writing and storytelling skills to help engage a new generation of listeners. Our next reporter/anchor must know how to manage tight deadlines, work independently on copy and successfully execute on the direction provided by either a producer or news director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Writes news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased
  • Delivers news copy on air with a conversational and engaging delivery
  • Ability to develop and effectively pitch local story ideas
  • Conducts live and/or taped interviews
  • Anchors live coverage of breaking news and/or special coverage
  • Adept at using social media to gather and break stories.
  • Is current on local, national, and international stories
  • Can comprehend complex material and turn it into easily understood copy under deadline pressure
  • Experience with news software such as Newsboss or Burli

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
  • 3 years of anchoring or reporting experience.
  • Extensive on-air background.
  • Effective writing and editorial skills
  • Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage
  • An idea-generating journalist with a positive attitude and a standout work ethic
  • Able to work a schedule that includes holidays and non-traditional work hours 

 

About Cox Media Group 
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit 

Req #: 1934 #LI-Onsite

Job Tags

Local area,

Similar Jobs

CHOC Children's

Pediatric Hospitalist Job at CHOC Children's

 ...CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group with 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) which is a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, Calif. CHOC is exclusively committed to the health... 

Renewal by Andersen Metro & Midwest

Outside Sales Representative Job at Renewal by Andersen Metro & Midwest

 ...Outside Sales Consultant Renewal by Andersen - New Jersey/New York Metro Territory Renewal by Andersen is the custom division of...  ...bonus opportunities ~ Full insurance package including medical, dental, vision, and life ~401(K) program ~ Student loan repayment program... 

ColumbiaCare Services

Mental Health Associate - 5223 Job at ColumbiaCare Services

 ...responsibilities include supporting the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions, performing housekeeping and meal preparation, administering medication, and keeping accurate clinical documentation. If you have experience working as a Qualified Mental... 

TPM Group

Executive Driver Job at TPM Group

 ...TPM Group is seeking a highly capable and experienced professional Executive Driver to add to our team! We are a full-service project management firm serving federal, state and local government and commercial clients in the areas of logistics, professional services and... 

Brewer Morris

Indirect Tax Accountant Job at Brewer Morris

 ...Indirect Tax Analyst As an Indirect Tax Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with U.S indirect tax regulations...  ...in a dynamic, global environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and file indirect tax returns (sales and use, property,...