Federal Drive Anchor

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

WFED-AM

Full Time Regular

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.

The Federal Drive anchor must have experience in developing ideas, conducting and managing audio and video interviews is strongly preferred, but will consider the right person with the right background in federal issues. This position holds the primary responsibility for the show’s content and adherence to Federal News Network editorial standards and focus areas. Also responsible for ensuring show is prepared and ready for broadcast each work day, five days per week.

Audio and video show segments are posted online and published as podcast segments on major distribution networks, the Federal News Network website and multiple social media platforms. Therefore, anchor must treat Federal Drive as a primary contributor to Federal News Network’s website and as a means of attracting audience via multiple listening and watching formats and digital distribution channels.

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:

• 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

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…