News Producer / Anchor

Ilba; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Ilba in Rockford, IL, seeks a News Producer/Anchor to serve as the primary presenter of news stories across platforms, delivering clear, engaging on-air and online content.

The role requires producing the 5pm and 9pm newscasts, co-anchoring the 9pm, developing daily enterprise stories, and leveraging live shots, graphics and social media to tell compelling stories while coordinating with management and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related field required.
• One year television anchoring or reporting experience required.
• Strong vocal delivery, camera presence and enunciation.
• Clear communication with staff and viewers to share accurate real-time information.
• Understanding of social media importance and ability to engage audiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce 5 and 9pm newscasts and co-anchor 9pm.
• Develop stories daily with management guidance.
• Tell compelling stories using live shots, stand-ups, graphics, and social media.
• Organize material, determine angle, and write per editorial standards.
• Edit video and participate in special projects.
• Actively participate in social media as directed.

Skills

Anchoring experience

Vocal delivery

Social media savvy

Story organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism

Tools

Newsroom software

Editing software

Job description

WQRF (FOX) & WTVO (ABC) are looking for a News Producer/Anchor. The News Producer/Anchor serves 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.

Brief description of duties & responsibilities:

• Participates in station-sponsored community events in accordance with station guidance
• Produce 5 and 9pm, and co-anchor 9pm newscasts
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Edits video
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Actively participates in social media in accordance with company and station guidance

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• One(1) years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Communicates clearly with staff, the team on air, and viewers to ensure the latest and most accurate information is being presented in real time
• Understands importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems
• Flexibility to work any shift

Compensation: $15 – $16 per hour – commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level.

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.