Morning Anchor

Job Description

Delaware Public Media is looking for a Morning Anchor to join our award-winning team providing statewide coverage of the First State as Delaware’s source for NPR News.

The Morning Anchor manages all aspects of news presentation during Morning Edition on Delaware Public Media, including producing, writing, editing and anchoring local news and breaks. The role is also responsible for news content generation for use both on-air and on the DPM website.

Responsibilities include:

• Produce and anchor morning drive newscasts in NPR’s Morning Edition and other morning programs.
• Research, write, produce and/or edit stories for other radio day parts and weekend, as well as web.
• Serve as the on-air announcer between and within Delaware Public Media programs during the morning, including reading weather, underwriting and promotional announcements.
• Conduct live and taped interviews
• Operate studio audio board during newscasts and other programming
• Perform other tasks as assigned by managers

Qualifications include:

• Requires 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge equivalent to BA degree major in journalism, mass communication or other related major
• Minimum 2 years on-air anchor experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in a professional newsroom
• Background in long form public radio reporting preferred, but not required

Send cover letter detailing your relevant professional experience, resume and work samples to jobs@delawarepublic.org.

Delaware Public Media is an equal opportunity employer; members of minority groups, veterans, disabled individuals, and women are encouraged to apply.

This position will remain open until filled.

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