Temporary AFTRA Network Anchor & Reporter

$109,200 - $133,900/Yr

Cbs News - New York, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The AFTRA Network Anchor & Reporter position at CBS News involves part-time anchoring and in-house reporting, requiring strong writing skills and news judgment. The role focuses on delivering high-quality journalism through various platforms, including radio and digital streaming, and involves working weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Anchoring six-minute network radio newscasts once an hour and one-minute bottom of the hour Network Updates.
• Producing and recording news segments.
• Gathering, writing, recording, editing, and delivering news content, including live coverage during breaking news.
• Interviewing newsmakers and writing scripts for stories under tight deadlines.
• Developing and researching potential news stories.
• Making station appearances as required.
• Working with sales and promotions departments to develop sponsored news packages.
• Performing other duties as required by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years anchoring or reporting news for news broadcasts.
• Proficiency in audio editing and packaging news sound and interviews.
• Excellent writing skills and contemporary sound with excellent on-air delivery.
• Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and overnights.

Nice-to-haves

• Radio experience is a plus.
• Computer literacy and strong writing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and location.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.