Radio News Anchor Job at Lotus Seattle Corp., Seattle, WA

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  • Lotus Seattle Corp.
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Lotus Seattle Corp in Seattle, Washington is looking for an enthusiastic full time news anchor/reporter to join our newsroom. You will work closely with the Program Director, editors, reporters and other anchors to gather facts, broadcast news reports, interview guests, and cover breaking stories when necessary. You will cover local, state, national, and international events, and also stay well-informed on breaking news developments. 

Objectives of this role:

  • Conceptualize, pitch, and develop news segments 
  • Choose the most important, appropriate, and interesting news to broadcast based on areas of popular interest and viewer demographics 
  • Collaborate with newsroom staff to gather and record news content 
  • Cover breaking news events as they occur, including natural disasters, fires, and crimes 
  • Stay up to date on news developments to ensure the community is well-informed on current events

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver live, scripted, prerecorded, and breaking news reports, whether in the studio or in the field
  • Research news and current events on the local, state, national, and international levels 
  • Interview guests and other members of the community involved in stories 
  • Introduce news correspondents and other journalists reporting live on the scene, and ask them relevant questions
  • Write and revise scripts
  • Comply with journalism ethics and standards, and ensure a professional appearance, manner, and use of language throughout broadcasts

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in communications or related field preferred. All candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a radio or television newsroom.
  • 5 + years in major market as a news anchor or broadcast reporter.
  • Proven media personality with active social media presence.
  • General knowledge of local, national, and international affairs 
  • Passion for breaking news and current events
  • Ability to improvise on air when necessary
  • Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
  • Ethical and professional research, writing, and reporting skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player who works well both collaboratively and independently

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Office environment, some repetitive motion required. May require some travel to station events, valid drivers’ license is required with safe driving record. 

Disclaimer:

  • Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  

Compensation:

  • $80K-95k, based upon experience

This role is also eligible for various benefits, including the following:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being.
  • A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, short- and long-term disability and others.
  • Accrued vacation and sick time.

 

ABOUT US:

Lotus Seattle Corp. is a subsidiary of Lotus Communications Corp. and is a media, entertainment and digital marketing services company that owns and operates radio properties. Lotus Communications Corp. operates 46 radio stations in the Western United States including stations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Boise, Tucson, Fresno, Seattle and Bakersfield.

Lotus Seattle Corp ensures there is no discrimination based on the grounds of race, color, religion, gender, age, handicap, veteran status or national origin in respect to recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation and training. Lotus Seattle Corp. is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

Founded in 1962 by Howard A. Kalmenson, with the purchase of KWKW, one of Los Angeles' original Spanish language radio stations, Lotus is one of the largest privately owned Radio Station Groups in the United States.

WHAT WE DO

Lotus Communications Corp. is a company headquartered in Los Angeles, California that owns and operates 46 radio stations and a digital agency, The radio stations serve the Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, Las Vegas, Reno, Sacramento, Tucson, Seattle and Boise radio markets.

Company Description

Founded in 1962 by Howard A. Kalmenson, with the purchase of KWKW, one of Los Angeles' original Spanish language radio stations, Lotus is one of the largest privately owned Radio Station Groups in the United States. \r\n\r\nWHAT WE DO\r\n\r\nLotus Communications Corp. is a company headquartered in Los Angeles, California that owns and operates 46 radio stations and a digital agency, The radio stations serve the Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, Las Vegas, Reno, Sacramento, Tucson, Seattle and Boise radio markets.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area,

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