Evening News Anchor

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a News Anchor in Champaign, IL to present stories clearly across platforms and write and deliver news concisely. You will lead on-air direction, edit clips, and coordinate news programming with a team, while engaging audiences on social media.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism, English fluency, and at least five years in news reporting or anchoring, with flexible shift availability. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or related field.
• Fluency in English and strong written/spoken communication.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories and content for all platforms.
• Write and deliver news concisely and clearly.
• Produce newscasts and direct team members.
• Interview news personnel and others; respond to breaking news.
• Engage with viewers on social media and participate in promos.
• Edit video clips and contribute to website content.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

On-air presence

News judgment

Team leadership

Mentoring others

Deadline management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

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: $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.

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