News Reporter I - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
Alabama State University, WVAS-FM Radio Station invites applications to fill the vacant position of News Reporter I.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare, write, and anchor daily and weekend newscasts and briefs
- Maintain 24-hour availability for news coverage
- Cover live and breaking news, news events, including news conferences, board and organization meetings, sports, university programs and governmental agencies
- Conduct in-depth live and pre-recorded interviews
- Host special news events, including election coverage, live new reports, weather bulletins, sports special, etc., as assigned News Director
- Act as a correspondent for NPR-affiliate stations on regional stories of interest
- Produce public affairs programs as required by the News Director and/or Program Director
- Establish and maintain good news contacts on campus, and in the community
- Work with and train students in newsroom operations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Bachelor's degree or 2 years of college level study, and 2 years of previous related experience in radio and/or television broadcasting required. Must have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record, and willing to work non-traditional hours.
United States / Remote
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