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LOTUS COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NEWS REPORTER/ ANCHOR

An News Reporter and Anchor position is up for grabs at the Lotus Communications Corp. The Reporter/Anchor specializes in delivering live radio newscasts, prioritizing stories for air, and covering breaking news. The Reporter/Anchor may be asked to appear as a guest on programs or host programs or appear in public on behalf of KIRN.

 Duties and Responsibilities:
Specializes in covering a news beat and producing high value journalistic content for publication on radio and digital platforms, including daily news reports, in-depth feature reports and special reports as assigned.
·         Anchors newscasts, hosts programs, helps edit others, and helps during station promoting activities.
·         Gathers and shares news stories with listeners, often through live broadcasts. Unlike their colleagues in television, radio reporters have to rely on what is heard rather than what is seen.
·         Develops story ideas, performs research, interviews people, writes their stories and comes up with story ideas.
·         Responds to breaking news stories.
·         Researches possible story ideas.
·         Specializes in covering news outside of the station.
·         Reports on entertainment, sports or news events.
·          Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
·         Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related flied.
·         Exceptional written and verbal communications skills (Farsi and English required).
·         Minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required; experience within the broadcasting industry is preferred.
·         Typing skills in Farsi and English.
·         Strong MS Office skills (Power Point, Excel and Word) is required.
·         Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills.
·         Able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights and weekends.
·         Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources.
·         Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines.
·         Excellent understanding of Associated Press style.
·         Being comfortable in front of the camera. 
·         Ability to shoot and edit digital video is a plus.

Interested applicants please send cover letter, resume and salary history to the following:

resumes@670amkirn.com


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