NewsOn-air positions include:Anchors & Co-Anchors: Anchors are responsible for writing the day’s top headlines in broadcast style. Anchors then deliver these stories from the news desk on live television. They work with the Broadcast Managing Editor and producer to complete other necessary tasks. There is one anchor and one co-anchor for every Flashcast and newscast.
Multimedia Journalists (MMJ): Multimedia Journalists are responsible for interviewing, filming, writing and editing broadcast stories for the newscast. This position is similar to being a reporter, just with fewer responsibilities. They will then introduce the story live in the studio.
Segment Anchors: The segment anchor position is similar to the MMJ and anchor positions, but has a bit of a smaller workload. Typically, the segment anchor is responsible for a few stories that all relate to one larger topic. They will then deliver the story live in the studio during the broadcast.
Weather Anchors: Each Flashcast and newscast has one weather anchor. Weather Anchors create graphics that correspond to the current forecast. They will be responsible for delivering the forecast live on air.
Behind-the-scenes positions include:Associate Producer: In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn tasks such as building a 30-minute show rundown once a week. You will also learn valuable lessons such as news judgment, writing in broadcast style, creating graphics using XPression, editing and cutting video using Adobe Premiere Pro, etc. This position may also require you to conduct interviews. You will work directly with producers to help create creative and engaging shows.
SportsOn-air positions include:Sports Anchor: They are responsible for reporting on athletics in and around the Kent State campus on our news shows (Flashcast or Newscast). You will have your own sports block. This role consists of writing broadcast stories, editing videos, creating graphics and having a firm understanding of the Inception newsroom rundown software.
SportsCorner Host: There will be two SportsCorner hosts. They are responsible for hosting our one-hour-long sports show Mondays at 8 p.m. which reports on Kent State Athletics, sports in and around Portage County as well as national sports.
SportsCorner Correspondent: Correspondents are individuals who make periodic appearances on SportsCorner, depending on who leadership selects to have on the show each week. We are making coverage of events a big emphasis this semester. Correspondents must cover Kent State athletic events on a regular basis to be eligible to be on the show.
Behind-the-scenes positions include:SportsCorner AP: Associate Producers for SportsCorner are responsible for helping build the 1-hour show on Monday afternoons/evenings. This includes writing broadcast stories and editing videos. You will also assist in creating graphics, and learn how to use the Inception newsroom rundown software. You will work directly with the SportsCorner Executive Producer to help create a creative and engaging show.
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All on-air positions will require you to audition. Live auditions will be held for all news and sports positions on Friday, August 30. Auditions will take place in the television studio located on the first floor of Franklin Hall (146 Franklin Hall). If you are auditioning for both news and sports, you only need to sign up for one time slot.
If scheduled for a show, you are required to attend the MANDATORY training sessions on Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2. Please mark your calendar for these dates now.
