Anchor/Reporter - Legislative, Political

Job Purpose

This role serves on a team of Anchor-Reporters as the on-air voices of the network as well as the content providers of written stories, audio and newscasts for affiliate clients statewide, and in some cases, regionally or nationally. Based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, this position primarily covers the Minnesota Legislature and other state agency news.

Key Responsibilities

• Research facts around breaking news events in person or through a series of phone interviews that are of importance to a statewide audience, including contacting and meeting with state and national leaders and newsmakers.
• Research, write and publish original news content to various websites and social media platforms.
• Produce and anchor hourly radio newscasts and longform interviews.
  
  

Job Specifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or closely related field.
• 4+ years of experience working at a radio or TV station or network with proven on-air broadcast experience
• Proficiency in current digital audio editing tools
• Radio studio operations experience
• Audio field production – both live and taped
• College-level writing and editing abilities
• Knowledge of government systems is required.
• Ability to post and share information via social media networks: Instagram, Facebook, X and Linked In.
  
  

Learfield is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Our suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; and campus-wide business and sponsorship development.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

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