Dynamic News Anchor – Charlotte

Urban One; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban One seeks a seasoned News Anchor in Charlotte, NC for a full-time position. You will anchor and report daily, delivering objective, on-air newscasts across local and national stories while contributing ideas and handling tight deadlines.

The role requires newsroom experience, a journalism or communications degree, and legal work authorization in the United States. Competitive hourly compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications.
• 3 years newsroom anchor experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Submit to a criminal background check.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Know the news stories of the day (local, state, national, international).
• Provide in-house anchoring and reporting in a journalistically objective manner.
• Gather story information, write and deliver live or recorded newscasts.
• Contribute story ideas.
• Be aware of legal issues relating to news gathering, delivery and editorial content.
• Write, edit, prepare and conduct live and recorded newscasts in a journalistically objective manner, often on tight deadlines.
• Gather story information by phone, wire, internet and field reporters.
• Work with Program Director on delivery of content to follow the format clock.
• Interact with talk shows as part of an on-air ensemble team.
• Write, edit, prepare, and post written news articles for station’s digital platforms.
• Develop contacts and sources for stories.
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Professional attitude

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Job description

Urban One seeks a seasoned News Anchor in Charlotte, NC for a full-time position. You will anchor and report daily, delivering objective, on-air newscasts across local and national stories while contributing ideas and handling tight deadlines.

The role requires newsroom experience, a journalism or communications degree, and legal work authorization in the United States. Competitive hourly compensation and benefits are provided.