News Anchor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Ilba seeks a News Anchor to serve as the primary presenter of news across all platforms, delivering content clearly and engagingly.

You will write and deliver stories, produce newscasts, conduct interviews, and coordinate with the team to uphold journalistic integrity and production quality.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, fluency in English, at least five years of news experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib
• Minimum five years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring
• Excellent news judgment with knowledge of current events
• Ability to identify and mentor others
• Proficiency with office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

Responsibilities

• Present news stories for all platforms.
• Write and deliver news stories clearly and concisely.
• Produce newscasts and direct team members.
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming.
• Act as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conduct interviews with news personnel and others.
• Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Promote content through public appearances and social media.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

News judgment

Team motivation

Coaching/mentoring

Computer proficiency

Deadline management

Active listening

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or related field

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.