Anchor, News

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana in Champaign, IL is seeking a News Anchor to present stories clearly and engagingly across all platforms. The role requires a strong on-air presence, five years in news reporting or anchoring, and the ability to work flexible shifts while meeting deadlines.

A Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, fluency in English, and excellent communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to ad lib.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence and news judgment.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories for all platforms.
• Writes and delivers news clearly and concisely.
• Produces newscasts and directs team as needed.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming.
• Field reporting as assigned.
• Interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Participates in promotional activities and special projects.
• Edits video clips and writes website content.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

News judgment

Team leadership/mentoring

Deadline orientation

Driving license

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

News Anchor

The News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Pay Range: $42,000 - $47,000

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.