News Anchor

Position: News Anchor

Department: Programming

Reports to: News Director

FLSA: Exempt (PRO-CRE)

Status: Full-time

Work Location: Indianapolis, IN

OVERVIEW:

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple, to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Know the news stories of the day (local, state, national, international)

• Provide in-house anchoring and reporting in a journalistically objective manner

• Gather story information, write and deliver live or recorded newscasts.

• Contribute story ideas

• Be aware of legal issues relating to news gathering, delivery and editorial content

• Write, edit, prepare and conduct live and recorded newscasts in a journalistically objective manner, often on tight deadlines

• Gather story information by phone, wire, internet and field reporters

• Work with Program Director on delivery of content to follow the format clock

• Interact with talk shows as part of an on-air ensemble team

• Write, edit, prepare, and post written news articles for station’s digital platforms

• Develop contacts and sources for stories

• Other duties may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Present a positive and professional attitude and presence at all station events

• High-level written and verbal communication skills, and in particular the ability to
  communicate around multiple creative projects in a time-sensitive manner

• Strong attention to detail and solid organizational and project management skills

• Submit to a criminal background check

• Legal right to work in the United States

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Journalism or Communications. Must have newsroom experience: 3 years of anchor experience or an equivalent combination of education.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The company reserves to modify duties and this job description without advance notice. This position is at-will unless otherwise issued a fully executed agreement. We are Equal Opportunity Employer, are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, and that your team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. 2025