MORNING NEWS REPORTER/HOST

WNYC Radio has an opening for a Morning News Reporter/Host who has
excellent on-air presence and strong reporting, writing and production
skills to become a regular morning presence on WNYC - as both a reporter
and a regular, substitute news host.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Covering the early-morning stories for WNYC news, often live,
from the field, as a regular morning presence
* Filling in for local hosts of Morning Edition, The Takeaway
(Local and National) as assigned
* Report and produce stories for radio and webcast, using audio
and visual recording equipment
* Report on the air live via phone or other means
* Establish and develop sources
* Put issues, stories, happenings and breaking news into context
and without hype
* Write news headlines and news shorts; write and record news
spots for later broadcasts
* In some cases, operate the broadcast board to play shows and
on-air elements
* Make on-air transitions from one show or segment to another
* Monitor a variety of news sources to broadcast breaking news
and to alert other staff of major news
* Take direction from news producers to complete morning tasks
for news room
* Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:
(Required)
* Availability to work regular schedule of M-F 5am-1pm, and
occasionally other hours as needed
* Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or relevant
equivalent
* Solid, demonstrated experience as a reporter, producer and/or
host
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clear,
authoritative speaking voice
* Strong interviewing skills; exceptional news judgment and
strong journalistic ethics
* Understanding and ability to follow international, national
and New York area news
* Able to maintain clear thinking under pressure; prioritize and
manage several projects at one time
* Able to recognize the news value of a range of stories, and to
respond appropriately to breaking news
* Proficiently operate technical equipment
* Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
* This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other
office and broadcast equipment; ability to communicate effectively
through a variety of methods; requires ability to work extended hours as
needed
* Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office
environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion
* New York City experience preferred
* WNYC listener preferred

To Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please e-mail a cover letter, salary
requirements and resume (attached as a Word document) to jobs@wnyc.org
with “Morning News Reporter/Host” written in the subject line. WNYC must
receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.
Qualified candidates only please. No calls. No agencies. Candidates
selected for interview will be contacted.