Multimedia Journalist\Anchor

MediaCo Holding Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Vacation time

Floating holidays

Job summary

Rincon Broadcasting Group in Springfield, IL is seeking a Multimedia Journalist/Anchor to produce daily content for multiple platforms, including web and social networks. The role includes one night per week as the evening anchor and requires strong storytelling, writing, and TV production skills.

The candidate should generate original story ideas daily, demonstrate enterprise reporting, and maintain an active social media presence to build the brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
• Previous anchoring experience preferred.
• Live shot experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content for multiple platforms including internet and social networks.
• Anchor evening newscasts one night per week.
• Dig for stories, research, and write with an edge to be impactful and memorable.
• Utilize strong storytelling and TV production to engage viewers.
• Collaborate with news managers and colleagues to deliver high-quality coverage.

Skills

Story ideas

Enterprise reporting

Strong writing

Social media presence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

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Multimedia Journalist\\Anchor

Full Time Springfield, IL, US

Salary Range: $17.50 To $18.50 Hourly

Multimedia Journalist/Anchor-WICS

News Channel 20/FOX Illinois has an exciting opportunity for a full-time MMJ/News Anchor. In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. This position includes 1 night per week of anchoring evening newscasts. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.

Skills and Experience:

• A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
• 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 preferred
• Live shot experience is preferred
• Previous experience working in a team environment is a must
• A Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
• Clear Driving Record

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $18.50 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, vacation time, and floating holidays.

WICS and Rincon Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status.

About Rincon

Rincon Broadcasting Group is a privately held media company committed to reshaping regional broadcast by combining legacy media assets with forward-looking technologies. Under the leadership of industry veteran, Todd Parkin, Rincon is acquiring multiple mid-market television stations with long-term growth potential.