Morning News Anchor

Rincon Broadcasting Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Rincon Broadcasting Group seeks a Morning News Anchor for its Springfield, IL operation. This full-time role requires delivering lively, accurate morning news and engaging audiences on-air and online. You will coordinate with fellow anchors and reporters to cover a range of stories every day.

The ideal candidate demonstrates an on-air presence, enterprise reporting, strong written and verbal communication, and an active social media presence to build the anchor brand.

Qualifications

• Strong on-air presence with the ability to interact with co-anchors and the audience.
• Demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling.
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas.

Responsibilities

• Anchor the morning news program for Springfield, delivering accurate and engaging stories.
• Collaborate with co-anchors and reporters to cover daily and breaking news.
• Meet tight deadlines for live and taped segments and adapt to evolving news cycles.

Skills

On-air presence

Enterprise reporting

Communication skills

Social media presence

Job description

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Morning News Anchor

Full Time Springfield, IL, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $58,000.00 Annually

News Channel 20/FOX Illinois has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Morning News Anchor. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can greet audiences each morning with a smile and help start their days out right. The ideal candidate will be well versed in news of the day as well as ongoing stories. This person will be able to handle a variety of different topics appropriately and engage with their co-anchors as well as the audience. If you love morning news, this is the position for you. You will reach audiences daily on ABC and FOX, as well as our digital platforms. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.

Skills and Experience:

• A strong on-air presence with the ability to interact with co-anchors and the audience
• Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Previous anchoring experience is required
• Live shot experience is required
• Previous experience working in a team environment is a must
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Handle the demands of an early morning shift