All News Anchor
Job description:
Description:
An extensive background in radio news. Strong on-air communication skills. Background as a reporter. Strong writing skills. Successful anchors demonstrate an ability to think on their feet, ask probing questions, and deal with high-pressure situations with ease and grace. Voice quality is very important. Curiosity and a natural rapport with people on all income and educational levels are important. Must develop story ideas for coverage as well as take directions from the desk. Must have the ability to gather information quickly, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air. Must be a team player.
Journalism
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
A warm, personable delivery is required, along with excellent diction and pronunciation. Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in confusing and uncertain situations. Strong writing skills are essential. Must have strong critical thinking skills and the ability to ask tough and insightful questions. Fluency with basic computer word processing is required. Ability to operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, and digital recording and playback machines is required. Familiarity with established news practices and ethical standards is essential.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK:
Daily anchoring may be routine by nature, with a fixed schedule and deadlines. However, content changes daily and the anchor must be able to quickly "read up" and become expert in any number of different subjects. Anchors and reporters must stay up to date with local, national and international news developments. When assigned as a reporter, must be able to evaluate new situations quickly and decide how best to obtain information while at the same time maintaining a fresh eye for detail and nuance.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Anchors must be able to work effectively with managers, producers, editors, writers, technicians and other anchors, while providing leadership during the daypart. They must be able to take direction and maintain trust in the support team behind the scenes. Outside the station, anchors are strongly identified with WBBM Newsradio 780 and must always project a professional and polished image, including a strong interest in individuals and the community.
DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:
All work produced by the anchors is subject to review and approval by the Operations Director and the Director of News and Programming. While anchors have some latitude in adjusting elements to fit timing and log requirements, conflicts will be resolved by management.
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS:
Anchors are held accountable for all material they broadcast, since they are the final gate-keepers to prevent questionable material from being aired on WBBM Newsradio 780. While on-air performance is reviewed constantly by the Operations Director and Director of News and Programming, quantitative performance marks are issued monthly by the Arbitron ratings service. Unsatisfactory ratings performance may lead to reassignment or termination.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
CBS Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits
program designed to meet the different needs of
the employees in a variety of circumstances.
Employees have the opportunity to choose from
several options for healthcare and other insurance
coverage. These coverage options include: *
Medical * Dental * Life Insurance * Short Term and
Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Accounts
* Cancer Care Insurance * Long Term Care Insurance
* Qualified Transportation Program * 401k Program
Most benefits become effective on your date of
hire and can be changed each year as your health
and benefit needs change. We also offer a variety
of resources and services to our employees,
including: * Health Advocate Services * Employee
Assistance Program * Emergency Back-Up Child and
Elder Care
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Job Number: 2618BR
Company URL: http://www.cbsradio.com/index.html
Company Profile:
Welcome to CBS RADIOs Career Center. CBS RADIO is one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States, with stations covering news, alternative rock, country, FM talk, classic rock, oldies, JACK, adult contemporary and urban formats, among others. A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 144 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. The overall mix of each radio station's programming is designed to fit the station's specific format and serve its local community.
CBS RADIO continues to make aggressive moves to converge new and traditional media through creative programming and advanced delivery methods, including online streaming, HD Radio, mobile messaging and podcasting. Audio streams of more than 140 CBS RADIO stations and custom channels are currently available online, and two thirds of the Company's stations are broadcasting in HD digital radio.
Additionally, CBS RADIO is home to 29 of the country's leading sports franchises amongst MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the WNBA and the NHL, including the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Chicago Bears and the Detroit Red Wings.
With opportunities in nearly every field of broadcasting, including programming, news, sales, production, engineering, finance and administration, CBS RADIO can provide you with the benefits of a challenging position and rewarding career.
A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 147 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. The overall mix of each radio station's programming is designed to fit the station's specific format and serve its local community. CBS RADIO also launched the world's first podcast programmed radio station, KYOURADIO, and offers more than 100 regularly scheduled podcasts through its news and news/talk stations. CBS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes job applications from all qualified individuals.
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