WTOP Reporter / Anchor, Freelance Job at Hubbard Broadcasting in Washington

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

WTOP News is looking for an enterprising individual to join our 24 / 7 news team as a freelance reporter and anchor. WTOP reporters and anchors are responsible for writing, producing and voicing news stories for WTOP's broadcast and digital platforms. They are a vital part of the team that makes WTOP the leading provider of local news for the Washington, DC region. Job candidates must be able to work weekend and holiday shifts, in addition to weekday shifts.

Job Responsibilities

• Create on-air packages, shoot and produce videos / photos for use on WTOP's website and social platforms, write articles for web and post to social media about the top news of the day.
• Tell stories in a conversational manner that are relatable and engage with the listener
• Enterprise and develop stories for daily broadcasts. Cultivate news sources. Collaborate with the assignments manager / news director to choose stories to pursue with our diverse audience in mind.
• Research and gather interviews / sound for stories. Attend and cover news conferences and community events. Actively pursue news tips that come in via email, phone call or other official outlets.
• Monitor local / national news outlets, social media and email to make sure WTOP is on top of the most relevant and breaking news stories of the day. Keep abreast of new developments in stories being covered by WTOP.
• Must be able to present stories live from the scene of a news event or record stories for later use.
• Maintain an appropriate and active social media presence
• Complete assignments according to established deadlines
• Attend editorial and strategic meetings, as needed
• Take part in listen sessions with news directors
• Complete other duties as requested

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Qualifications

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.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $30.00 to $40.00 per hour.

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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.

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