Temporary AFTRA Network Anchor & Reporte

$109,200 - $133,900/Yr

Paramount Pictures - New York, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The AFTRA Network is seeking a part-time Anchor/In-House Reporter for CBS News Radio. This role requires a high-energy individual with strong writing skills and solid news judgment to deliver engaging news content. The position involves anchoring newscasts, producing news segments, and conducting interviews, with a focus on developing major national and international stories. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays, contributing to the Network's award-winning news brand.

Responsibilities

• Anchoring six-minute network radio newscasts once an hour and one-minute bottom of the hour Network Updates.
• When news warrants, anchor one-minute to 90-second Special Reports as many as 3 times an hour.
• Producing and recording news segments.
• Gathering, writing, recording, editing and delivering news content, including providing live coverage during breaking news.
• Interviewing newsmakers.
• Writing scripts and ad-libbing material for stories under tight deadlines.
• Development and research of potential news stories.
• Making station appearances as required.
• Working with sales and promotions departments to develop sponsored news packages.
• Other duties as required by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years anchoring or reporting news for news broadcasts.
• Radio experience is a plus.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills.
• Proficiency in audio editing and packaging news sound and interviews is required.
• Contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery are essential.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential.
• 4-year degree in journalism preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and overnights.

Benefits

• Union Scale Day Rate $515/Day for Anchor; $420/Day for In-House Reporter.