Employment Opportunities

Looking for a job in public media? And not just any public media operation - but a growing statewide independent media operation! Delaware Public Media is the first and only Delaware-based public radio news network.

We are a fast-paced company offering an exciting and creative work environment. We look for ambitious and dedicated people ready for daily challenges.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to broad outreach regarding job vacancies. Delaware Public Media strongly encourages minority group members, veterans, disabled individuals and women to apply for positions for which they are qualified and which are of interest to them.

We welcome the help of local organizations in recruiting qualified applicants to our station. Organizations wishing to receive employment listings should contact us at jobs@delawarepublic.org.

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Morning Anchor

Delaware Public Media is looking for a Morning Anchor to join our award-winning team providing statewide coverage of the First State as Delaware’s source for NPR News.

The Morning Anchor manages all aspects of news presentation during Morning Edition on Delaware Public Media, including producing, writing, editing and anchoring local news and breaks. The role is also responsible for news content generation for use both on-air and on the DPM website.

Responsibilities include:

Produce and anchor morning drive newscasts in NPR’s Morning Edition and other morning programs.
Research, write, produce and/or edit stories for other radio day parts and weekend, as well as web.
Serve as the on-air announcer between and within Delaware Public Media programs during the morning, including reading weather, underwriting and promotional announcements.
Conduct live and taped interviews
Operate studio audio board during newscasts and other programming
Perform other tasks as assigned by managers

Qualifications include:

Requires 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
Knowledge equivalent to BA degree major in journalism, mass communication or other related major
Minimum 2 years on-air anchor experience
Minimum 2 years experience in a professional newsroom
Background in long form public radio reporting preferred, but not required

Send cover letter detailing your relevant professional experience, resume and work samples to jobs@delawarepublic.org.

Delaware Public Media is an equal opportunity employer; members of minority groups, veterans, disabled individuals, and women are encouraged to apply.

This position will remain open until filled.

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