Description

• Write and copyedit news articles, write engaging headlines to accompany articles, create photo galleries
• Brainstorm and develop story ideas that impact and reflect the diverse region that WTOP covers
• Actively pursue news tips that come in via email, phone calls or other official sources
• Monitor local/national news outlets, social media and email to make sure WTOP is on top of the most relevant and breaking news stories of the day
• Work with the digital team to ensure WTOP's high journalistic standards and core brand attributes are met on a daily basis
• Manage the WTOP.com homepage using news judgment and analytics to guide decisions
• Edit and post video, as needed
• Write engaging posts for social media, as needed
• Send breaking news emails and app alerts. Deliver news with a sense of urgency 24/7
• Communicate effectively and interact with reporters filing web articles, photos and videos.
• Work in conjunction with radio team to share information on stories WTOP is covering
• Maintain awareness of radio product at all times, including weather and traffic reports
• Other duties as assigned

• News junkie
• Must be able to report to all shifts on time.
• In-depth knowledge of local D.C. news market (preferred)
• 1-2 years professional experience writing for a print or digital news organization
• Excellent news judgment and knowledge of current events at the local, national and international level
• Strong writing and interviewing skills
• Knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut and Adobe Audition, preferred
• Proficiency in Photoshop and HTML editing
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective communication and relationships with staff
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, breaking news situations; work effectively under pressure, multitask, prioritize, organize, and meet short deadlines. Be a self-starter.
• Possess an understanding of social media and its relationship with news consumers
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to function well in a diverse team environment
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work early morning, midday and evening shifts.
• Must have reliable form of transportation. This is an in-office position.