Job Description

Location: GA-Atlanta

Job Title: Reporter/Anchor (Part-Time) - Atlanta Radio

Position Overview

95.5 WSB Radio Atlanta’s top news station has a rare opening for a talented reporter/anchor. This person joins an award-winning news team. 

The right candidate is responsible for writing stories and anchoring newscasts three to four days a week. We are looking for a high-energy communicator with strong writing and storytelling skills to help engage a new generation of listeners. The job requires managing tight deadlines, working independently on copy and taking direction from an editor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased
• Deliver news copy on air with a conversational and engaging delivery
• Read and understand complex material and turn it into easily understood copy under deadline pressure
• Anchor live coverage of breaking news and/or special coverage
• Conduct live and/or taped interviews
• Ability to develop and effectively pitch story ideas
• Be consistently up to date on local, national and international stories
• Experience with news software like Newsboss or Burli
• Connect with listeners on social and digital platforms to promote the brand

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two years of anchoring experience is required
• Strong writing and editorial skills
• Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage
• An idea-generating journalist with a positive attitude and a standout work ethic
• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
• Must be willing to work a schedule that includes holidays and non-traditional work hours
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

About Cox Media Group 
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit 

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