Category: News Posted Date: 7/5/2011 More information about this job: Overview:
Tribune is one of the country’s leading multimedia companies, operating businesses in publishing, digital and broadcasting. In publishing, Tribune’s leading daily newspapers include the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, Sun Sentinel (South Florida), Orlando Sentinel, Hartford Courant, The Morning Call and Daily Press. The company’s broadcasting group operates 23 television stations, WGN America on national cable and Chicago’s WGN-AM. Popular news and information websites complement Tribune’s print and broadcast properties and extend the company’s nationwide audience.
Responsibilities: ROLE: To present superior quality reporting and newscasts as a reporter or anchor who is also an active member of the on-air team. * Covers and reports on stories as assigned by News Director or Assignment Desk * Develops sources and contacts * Cultivates areas of expertise in covering the news relevant to the WGN audience * Possesses excellent communication skills to present dynamic and relevant stories, incorporating the highest of production techniques * Presents compelling newscasts in keeping with format and editorial policies * Must be available to hosts as a resource on news-related questions while on the air * Participates in non-news on-air conversations * Participates in updating wgnradio.com, email, text alerts, and Facebook and Twitter Qualifications:
* College degree preferred * 3-5 years radio news experience in a Medium or Major Market