News Podcast Host​/Producer

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

WTOP-AM/FM

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.

WTOP is launching a new on-demand news podcast built for the way Washington consumes news: fast, current and constantly refreshed. Each 20-minute episode repurposes WTOP's award-winning news segments with a host providing connective tissue between stories. The podcast is updated once an hour, 6 AM to 7 PM, making it one of the most frequently refreshed news podcasts in the country.

WTOP will be hiring two people to support the new podcast throughout the day. Each person will serve as host, editorial voice and producer of each episode (6-7 per shift) — deciding how stories are framed, sequenced and set up for a smart, time-pressed DC audience, as well as editing and publishing each episode to WTOP’s audio and video platforms.

• Write and voice original intros, outros, transitions and topical framing for each hourly episode. Provide context and connect the dots for listeners.
• Select stories and sequence stories so each episode leads with what matters right now
• Update copy and record within tight hourly windows while maintaining a polished, conversational delivery
• Handle basic recording, editing and podcast assembly
• Publish episodes to podcast hosting platforms in audio and video formats
• Conduct weekly interviews with local news makers and experts
• Appear in video published to WTOP's digital platforms
• Record & edit video clips for use on web/social media
• Write articles for web, as needed
• Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and ethics, and maintain WTOP's editorial standards, accuracy and tone across every episode.
• Participate in audience development -- cross-promotion on WTOP's broadcast and digital platforms, creation of social/video promos, and review of podcast analytics

• 3--5+ years of on-air experience in radio, podcasting or video-based news -- anchoring, hosting or reporting
• Deep knowledge of the Washington, DC market (local and regional government; federal workforce; metro/transportation; local sports; neighborhoods across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia; and the region's news rhythms) as well as knowledge of big national/international stories that impact a local audience.
• Strong news judgment -- know what leads, what holds and what gets cut
• Exceptional writing for the ear: tight, conversational and compelling
• Broadcast-quality voice and delivery -- warm, credible and consistent
• Exceptional newscast production skills (understand the importance of utilizing sound bites, nat sound and other audio in newscasts)
• Exceptional audio and video editing skills (Adobe Audition & Premiere, preferred)
• Proven ability to work on deadline and multitask
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Report to work on time. Must be able to occasionally extend shifts during major breaking news or severe weather events.
• 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
• Must have reliable form of transportation. Remote work is available on an occasional basis for this position.

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