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12/30/2021

Newscaster

WFAE

Company WFAE
Position Newscaster
Description WFAE is seeking an experienced newscaster to help shape our coverage of daily, local news for the Charlotte region.

Please apply here: https://jobapply.page.link/rEcT

In this role, you will start the day at 9 a.m. making calls, covering news conferences and preparing for a midday air shift delivering newscasts at the top of the hour from noon to 3 p.m. You must be able to write engaging copy quickly while organizing sound-rich newscasts and reporting on breaking news.

After 3 p.m., you will be assigned to the digital desk to report on breaking news or write explainers or other digital copy. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring that your stories and headlines are available to digital audiences through wfae.org and streaming platforms. You also will be the primary fill-in for our Morning Edition and All Things Considered newscast producers, as well as a backup host for Weekend Edition. As a result, occasional early morning, evening and weekend shifts will be required.

We are looking for applicants with solid broadcast training/experience and who have proven experience promoting their journalism and engaging with community members on social media platforms.

WFAE is an innovative, multiplatform newsroom and, as such, we are looking for candidates who want to redefine how we serve, reach and connect with audiences through broadcast, online, and on-demand platforms as well as in person.

As a newsroom we work collaboratively to achieve goals, and we support each other. We are eager to speak to candidates who are creative, possess a can-do attitude, and who value and champion diversity, inclusivity and equity in their own approach to leading teams and covering the community.

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of relevant work experience or advanced broadcast/audio training

Strong news judgment

Strong writing, editing and communication skills

Ability to work independently under tight deadlines

Excellent attention to detail

Experience working with content management and audio editing tools


Diversity and Equal Opportunity:

WFAE is deeply committed to and desires for our workforce to be a reflection of the community we serve. WFAE is an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who contribute to our diversity, equality and inclusion. All persons meeting the qualifications above are encouraged and welcome to apply.

Please apply here: https://jobapply.page.link/rEcT

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