Newsroom Anchor

Air1 Radio; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and mission-driven organization as a Newsroom Anchor, where you will write, deliver, and produce engaging local news reports. This role requires creativity, strong communication skills, and a passion for storytelling. You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. With a stable weekday schedule and opportunities for weekend shifts during critical times, this position offers a unique blend of flexibility and responsibility. Enjoy industry-leading benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and exclusive access to events that celebrate our mission. If you are ready to make a difference and share stories that matter, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Parental Leave

Generous PTO

Exclusive Access to Events

Leadership Development Programs

LinkedIn Learning Access

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in broadcast/digital news with strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt in a flexible newsroom environment and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Write and deliver local news reports, including research and interviews.
• Maintain news pages and social media content; perform Newsroom administration.

Skills

Creative Writing

On-Air Presentation

Research Skills

Audio Editing

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Desktop Audio Editing Software

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Newsroom Manager, the Newsroom Anchor is charged with writing, delivering, and producing local K-LOVE market news reports in a timely, fresh, and professional manner. During times of national crisis, the Newsroom Anchor may also be called upon to deliver network branded newscasts. Additionally, this position performs Newsroom administration to include, but not limited to, maintenance of News pages on respective websites and completion of other Newsroom assignments.

Here's some of what you will be doing:

• Responsible for research, interviews, images, writing and voicing of branded stories as assigned. Attach story content to web site news pages and social media platforms as directed.
• Responsible for research, writing and voicing of local news breakaways as directed by Newsroom Manager.
• Maintain awareness of local developments in K-LOVE & Air1 markets that might warrant local breakaway newscasts.
• Research, write, gather audio, voice, record, and ready for SUI (Satellite User Interface) as appropriate.
• If needed, prepare to share story content on web site news pages and social media platforms.
• While this position offers a stable weekday Mon-Fri shift, the Newsroom Anchor may be asked to fill a weekend shift during times of sickness or vacation periods for existing weekend staff. In addition, times of national crisis may also require fulfilling a weekend shift(s).
• Perform duties as assigned.

Here's some experience we are seeking:

• Bachelors’ Degree, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
• 3-5 plus years’ related experience in the broadcast and digital news industry and or training or equivalent combination of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively write and deliver on-air self-generated copy for news programming and branded news story segments.
• Demonstrated ability to keep pace with flexible newsroom environment.
• Strong computer and desktop audio editing skills.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with strong service mentality. Need to be seen as a team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a single radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states and beyond, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values.

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith. Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”