• Develop story ideas for coverage and collaborate and take direction from the desk
• Gather information, conduct interviews and prepare stories for air
• Operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines
• Study and become an expert on a daily content changes
• Evaluate new situations quickly and decide how best to obtain information while at the same time maintaining a fresh eye for detail
• Content changes daily and the reporter/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 development.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• An extensive background in radio news, with strong on-air communication skills.
• Background as a reporter.
• A strong writer.
• 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.
• College graduate, preferably with a concentration in broadcast journalism and significant work in history,
• Five years experience in radio broadcast news preferred.
• Additional experience as a reporter covering a variety of stories is preferred
• Fluency with basic computer word processing is required.
• Ability to operate a range of technical equipment, including audio control boards, analog and digital recording and playback machines is required. Familiarity with established news practices and ethical standards is essential.

JOB DETAILS

• Reporter/Anchor 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, reporters/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.

Candidates can apply here.