Federal Drive Anchor

Reelz; Washington; On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbard DC is seeking a seasoned Federal Drive anchor to lead show content and ensure readiness for broadcast five days a week. The role emphasizes developing ideas, managing interviews with federal officials, and delivering compelling audio and video segments across broadcast and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate brings newsroom experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while aligning with editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in the public/federal government sector is strongly preferred.
• Experience in journalism is preferred.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Project an appropriate and professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to function well in a diverse team environment
• Report to work on time
• Ability to work weekdays. Must be able to work mornings and middays

Responsibilities

• Leading the team to determine which guests and topics should be on the show, with a strong preference for federal executives
• Working with producers to contact potential guests and their public affairs teams to schedule show appearances
• Supervising scheduling; frequently supplying interview questions ahead of the interview
• Writing teases, leads, tag
• Conducting audio and video interviews, typically 2-to-5 per day
• Deciding which interviews will run on a given days show
• With the assistance of producers, editing audio and video
• Turning interviews into finished show segments, including the voicing of tags and tracking segment length
• Creating show scripts
• Creating reporter segments
• Promoting the show via a 30-second daily element written, voiced and mixed by anchor
• Write newscast items and other news stories

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Job description

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Business Unit

WFED-AM

Employee Classification

Full Time Regular

About Us

Hubbard DC, which includes WTOP, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital, is committed to reporting relevant news for our region. Through continuously evolving brands, we connect consumers with advertisers across a growing number of distribution platforms including radio, podcasts, social media, and websites. We do this with a commitment to our community...while growing our people and profits.

OUR VISION

To be an industry leader and set the standard for equality and inclusivity for all races, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and religions by creating and fostering principles that integrate our core values.

OUR MISSION

To be proactive in providing a welcoming, professional environment; free of harassment, discrimination and marginalization with on-going habits that incorporate our unique experiences into the overall success and continuous evolution of this organization.

Job Overview

The Federal Drive anchor must have experience in developing ideas, conducting and managing audio and video interviews is strongly preferred, but will consider the right person with the right background in federal issues. This position holds the primary responsibility for the show’s content and adherence to Federal News Network editorial standards and focus areas. Also responsible for ensuring show is prepared and ready for broadcast each work day, five days per week. Audio and video show segments are posted online and published as podcast segments on major distribution networks, the Federal News Network website and multiple social media platforms. Therefore, anchor must treat Federal Drive as a primary contributor to Federal News Network’s website and as a means of attracting audience via multiple listening and watching formats and digital distribution channels.

Job Responsibilities

PLANNING:

• Leading the team to determine which guests and topics should be on the show, with a strong preference for federal executives
• Working with news staff for suggestions and referrals

BOOKING:

• Working with producers to contact potential guests and their public affairs teams to schedule show appearances. Supervising scheduling; frequently supplying interview questions ahead of the interview

CREATING INTERVIEWS:

• Writing teases, leads, tag
• Conducting audio and video interviews, typically 2-to-5 per day

CREATING A SHOW:

• Deciding which interviews will run on a given day’s show
• With the assistance of producers, editing audio and video
• Turning interviews into finished show segments, including the voicing of tags and tracking segment length
• Creating show scripts
• Creating reporter segments. These consist of voicing lead and tag provided by reporter for his or her taped or pre-produced segment. Also engineering and conducting audio and video interviews with staff reporters as daily show segments.

PROMO:

• 30-seconddaily element written, voiced and mixed by anchor, to promote subsequent day’s show.

WRITING:

• Write newscast items and other news stories, as appropriate

TOOLS:

• Familiarity with audio editing tools and newsroom content management systems is preferred, but willing to train the ideal candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in the public/federal government sector is strongly preferred.
• Experience in journalism is preferred.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Project an appropriate and professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to function well in a diverse team environment
• Report to work on time
• Ability to work weekdays. Must be able to work mornings and middays
• Physical Requirements
  • Average sitting, standing and office-type movements. Light lifting, moving and pulling abilities. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to hear and see clearly. Dexterity to manipulate computer keys and board controls as well as other office equipment. Requires the ability to think critically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others verbally and in writing. Must be able to think quickly and work under tight deadlines and in high pressure situations. Ability to work in a variety of settings including outdoors. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations to facilitate a person's ability to perform those essential job functions.

Additional Information

This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

Compensation range is $125,000 to $200,000 per year.

For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, public assistance status or any other characteristic or trait that has protection under the law.