News Anchor

Summary North State Public Radio (NSPR) enriches and informs the communities they serve by providing high-quality news, information, and cultural programming in Northern California. As a Morning Edition Anchor, you will help listeners wake up each morning, guiding them to start their day informed. Typical tasks include hosting the weekday morning news shift, operating the studio board while anchoring, and producing broadcast and digital news content. We're looking for someone who has a passion for working on the air and can cultivate enjoyment, understanding and relatability in daily newscasts and newsletters. If this sounds like you, then you should apply to be NSPR's Morning Edition Anchor! We're in partnership with CapRadio and focused on building a diverse and inclusive organization, and it takes all kinds of people, so if you're excited about this role but don't meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply. Position Responsibilities:

• Operate the board during anchor shift and manage the details of flawless execution of programming.
• Write, edit and deliver live and recorded newscasts.
• Gather and originate daily news content for radio, on-demand, digital and all platforms.
• Develop engaging, shareable, content-driven stories (and story ideas) relying on creativity, memorable storytelling and unique perspectives.
• Work with news team to create regular segments and special projects.
• Monitor Emergency Alert System and deliver breaking news information as needed.
• Participate in on-air fundraising and other fundraising activities.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or in a related field, or minimum 3 years of equivalent work experience
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and good news judgment.
• Audio editing and production skills in Adobe Audition or another similar program
• Strong team player able to collaborate effectively with diverse groups across race, gender, class, age, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Position is based in Chico, but travel may be required
• Position requires early morning start time (may start as early as 4 am if required)
• California driver's license and evidence of insurability

This role is deemed essential and requires an on-site presence. You must be able to commute to our Chico, CA office. Salary The compensation for this role is $24.52-$28.36 per hour We also offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave

Please upload your resume, cover letter, and links to three works samples. Two work samples should include a radio story you have voiced or a newscast you have anchored. The third sample may be a written story. If you have prior radio experience, your audio samples should include links or .mp3s of published radio stories or of anchoring news segments from your previous job(s). If you don't have radio experience, make a recording as you imagine yourself on the air reading a news segment. Record two to three mock news segments (under one minute) on your phone or on a digital device and include the audio file with your materials. You can read part of the rundown from our news podcast ''Headlines'' for this exercise. Samples should be :30 - 1:00 min. You can address your letter to the hiring manager for this position, Sarah Bohannon, Director of Content. If you have any inquiries or trouble submitting your application materials to the link, please contact us at careers@capradio.org. CapRadio Attn: Human Resources 7055 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95826 Capital Public Radio is an equal-opportunity employer.

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(09-02-24)