Job Description

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Total Traffic + Weather Network

Job Summary:

Prepares and broadcasts news coverage.

Responsibilities

Gathers and verifies factual information through interviews, observation and research.

Monitors sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media.

Plans, writes, edits, and voices news broadcasts.

Finalizes content using digital audio editing software.

Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion.

Repackages content from producers and field reporters for newscasts.

Identifies technical equipment and resource requirements for recording interviews and other audio material.

May produce features and interviews as assigned.

May specialize in a particular field of news broadcasting (e.g. political, traffic, finance or military).

May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social-media platforms.

Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking platforms

Knowledgeable and up-to-date with local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of subjects/events related to on-air topics

Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation

Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in media production and broadcast systems

Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment

May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish

Work Experience

3+ years experience in on-air journalism in smaller market or college station

Education

4-year college degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

Certifications

None required

Location

Atlanta, GA: 1819 Peachtree Road NE, Suites: 210, 605, 700, 30309

Position Type

Regular

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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