Federal Drive Anchor

PLANNING: 

• Leading the team to determine which guests and topics should be on the show, with a strong preference for federal executives
• Working with news staff for suggestions and referrals

BOOKING:

• Working with producers to contact potential guests and their public affairs teams to schedule show appearances. Supervising scheduling; frequently supplying interview questions ahead of the interview

CREATING INTERVIEWS:

• Reading, understanding background material
• Writing teases, leads, tag
• Conducting audio and video interviews, typically 2-to-5 per day 

CREATING A SHOW:

• Deciding which interviews will run on a given day’s show
• With the assistance of producers, editing audio and video
• Turning interviews into finished show segments, including the voicing of tags and tracking segment length
• Creating show scripts
• Creating reporter segments. These consist of voicing lead and tag provided by reporter for his or her taped or pre-produced segment. Also engineering and conducting audio and video interviews with staff reporters as daily show segments. 

PROMO:

• 30-second daily element written, voiced and mixed by anchor, to promote subsequent day’s show.

WRITING:

• Write newscast items and other news stories, as appropriate
• Write occasional columns

TOOLS: 

• Familiarity with audio editing tools and newsroom content management systems is preferred, but willing to train the ideal candidate.

• Experience in the public/federal government sector is strongly preferred.
• Experience in journalism is preferred.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Project an appropriate and professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to function well in a diverse team environment
• Report to work on time
• Ability to work weekdays. Must be able to work mornings and middays
• Physical Requirements
  • Average sitting, standing and office-type movements. Light lifting, moving and pulling abilities. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to hear and see clearly. Dexterity to manipulate computer keys and board controls as well as other office equipment. Requires the ability to think critically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others verbally and in writing. Must be able to think quickly and work under tight deadlines and in high pressure situations. Ability to work in a variety of settings including outdoors. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations to facilitate a person's ability to perform those essential job functions.