News Anchor

Ilba; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Ilba in Peoria, IL is seeking a News Anchor to present stories clearly and engagingly across platforms. The role requires strong journalistic judgment, five years of experience, and the ability to mentor others while delivering accurate content under tight deadlines.

The successful candidate will write, edit, and deliver news, conduct interviews, and engage audiences online, contributing to high production standards and timely coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events.
• Ability to guide, direct and motivate others; coaching skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories and content for all platforms with clarity and engagement.
• Ensure content meets journalistic standards and production quality.
• Write and deliver news stories; edit video clips as assigned.
• Coordinate with team; produce newscasts and provide direction.
• Conduct interviews and participate in breaking news coverage.
• Engage with viewers on social media and outside events.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journal

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

News reporting/anchoring experience

Mentoring/coaching others

Meet deadlines & multi-task

Active listening

Drive and problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

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.

• 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.)
• 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: $55,000-$65,000 salary plan

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, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.