Job Position:       News Reporter 

Department:       Programming 

Reports to:          Program Director

FLSA:                    Non-Exempt

Status:                  Full Time                                       

Work Location:   Charlotte, NC

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, national, international)
• Provide in-house and in-field reporting, reporting live as possible and/or filing recorded reports for hourly newscasts on all stories being covered
• Interact with Show Hosts to report on stories being covered
• Enterprise and investigate story information, write and deliver recorded and live reports as well as written reports for station website
• Contribute story ideas in collaboration with Program Director and/or News Director
• Work with Editors to coordinate story placement and live shots
• Set-up and conduct recorded, written and live interviews
• Be Gather story information in person, by phone, email, text, social media, etc.
• Develop contacts and sources for stories
• Report to Program Director and/or News Director on story assignments, filing requirements, and best practices
• Be aware of legal issues relating to newsgathering and editorial content 

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

BA preferably in Journalism or Communications. Must have newsroom experience and at least 3 years of reporter and/or anchor experience or an equivalent combination of experience and 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. 2024