Job Announcement
News Anchor
The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking a News Anchor to present the news in a fair, balanced and concise manner at our headquarters in Springfield, VA.
The News Anchor delivers news in a distinctive style that will attract and retain viewers with a voice quality that is authoritative yet conversational, utilizes his/her strong news judgment and establish good working relationship with Executive Producer, Senior Producers and Producers.
The Incumbent delivers the news from Teleprompter or scripts in an unbiased manner in speech and non-verbal communication. Collaborates with producing staff during the news production process. Actively participates in editorial meetings, Researches and craft probing questions for newsmakers interviewed live, follows commands from Director and Producer in the control room while newscast is on the air
Candidates are required to have:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
- 3-5 years as a news anchor
- Ability to handle on-air problems, ad-libbing during breaking news
- Ability to work well with others in a professional environment under pressure and tight deadlines
- Clear pronunciation in Modern Standard Arabic, strong understanding of English desired
- Strong on-camera presence and personality required to present news material
- Knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Skills and experience in interviewing newsmakers
- Knowledge of Microsoft office suite
- Confidence and excellent rapport when interacting with all levels of staff
- Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment
MBN is a non-profit grantee of the federal government that directly communicates with the people of the Middle East and North Africa through television, radio, and digital media. MBN’s mission is to expand the spectrum of ideas, opinions, and perspectives available in the media of the Middle East and North Africa; provide objective, accurate, and relevant news and information; and, accurately represent America, Americans, and American policies. Through its multimedia broadcasts, MBN seeks to inform, engage, and connect with the regions’ people in support of universal freedoms.
MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Multiple Locations
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