Evening News Anchor

Ilba; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Ilba is seeking a News Anchor to present stories across platforms with clarity and engagement in Champaign, IL. The role requires strong journalistic integrity, field reporting when needed, and collaboration with a newsroom team.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism (or equivalent), at least five years in news, and fluency in English. A valid driver's license and flexible shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with ad lib ability.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Presents news stories and content for all platforms.
• Ensures content meets company journalistic standards and production quality.
• Writes and delivers concise news stories.
• Produces newscasts and directs team as needed.
• Assists in writing, editing, researching and coordinating content.
• Acts as field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Participates in promotional activities and public appearances.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

Team leadership

Ad lib ability

Active listening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

The News Anchorserves 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.

Experience:

• 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:

• 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 libwhen required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
• 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:$70,000 – $80,000

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.