Evening News Anchor & MMJ: Craft Compelling Local Stories

GRAY MEDIA; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Relocation PTO

Job summary

Gray Media's WIFR is seeking an Evening News Anchor/MMJ in Rockford, IL. The ideal candidate will deliver compelling on‑air presentations, shoot strong video, and post to the web and social media. Strong writing and desk‑free storytelling are essential, with newsroom experience and the ability to handle deadlines.

Relocation and comprehensive benefits are provided. You will rewrite and edit packages for air, produce digital content, and collaborate with reporters and producers to tell stories

Qualifications

• College degree and newsroom experience.
• Strong writing skills and solid on-air delivery.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt to breaking news.
• Valid drivers license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Report stories and deliver content from the Anchor Desk.
• Write and edit news packages for air and publish online.
• Edit video and produce multimedia content for website and social media.

Skills

On-air delivery

Social media

Writing

Reporting

Deadline-driven

Driving

Education

College degree

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Gray Media's WIFR is seeking an Evening News Anchor/MMJ in Rockford, IL. The ideal candidate will deliver compelling on‑air presentations, shoot strong video, and post to the web and social media. Strong writing and desk‑free storytelling are essential, with newsroom experience and the ability to handle deadlines.

Relocation and comprehensive benefits are provided. You will rewrite and edit packages for air, produce digital content, and collaborate with reporters and producers to tell stories