News Anchor-Reporter

LEARFIELD

Part-time Anchor-Reporter producing statewide radio newscasts and digital stories for Learfield’s Minnesota News Network. Covering breaking news and interviewing public officials and newsmakers.

Posted 8/14/2026part-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in on-air broadcasting, including producing and anchoring radio newscasts, while effectively researching and delivering news content across various platforms. Proficient in audio editing and production, with strong writing and communication skills relevant to journalism and public affairs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

On-Air Broadcasting ExperienceDigital Audio Editing ProficiencyRadio Studio Equipment OperationStrong Writing and Editing SkillsKnowledge of Government and Public Affairs

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Hard Skills

On-Air BroadcastingAudio EditingNews ProductionInterviewingWritingEditingResearchingField ProductionNewscast AnchoringStudio Operations

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Digital Audio Production ToolsRadio Studio Equipment

Industry Keywords

JournalismBroadcastingPublic AffairsNews MediaRadio Networks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cover breaking news events important to a statewide audience, in person or through phone interviews
Develop sources and conduct interviews with state and national leaders, public officials, and other newsmakers
Produce, write, and anchor hourly radio newscasts
Deliver accurate, timely, and engaging news and information
Research, write, edit, and publish news stories across websites and social media channels
Provide written stories, audio, and newscasts for affiliate clients of statewide radio networks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Formal training or demonstrated experience in on-air broadcasting
5 years of experience working in a radio or television station, network, or comparable news organization
Proficiency with current digital audio editing and production tools
Experience operating radio studio equipment and managing studio operations
Experience with audio field production, including live and recorded broadcasts
Strong college-level writing, editing, and communication skills
Knowledge of government, public affairs, and/or sports systems and processes
Bachelor’s degree or technical college degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus and/or sales compensation based on individual and company performance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans
Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave
20 Paid Holidays
401(k) + Match
Short/Long Term Disability
Leave benefits consistent with state and local laws