News Producer & Anchor: Lead 5/9pm, Multi-Platform

NAB Leadership Foundation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (multi‑plan)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WQRF (FOX) & WTVO (ABC) in Rockford, IL, is seeking a News Producer/Anchor to serve as the primary presenter of news across all platforms. The role emphasizes clear, engaging storytelling and real‑time information delivery.

You will produce 5 and 9pm newscasts, develop stories daily with management, and actively engage audiences on social media while adhering to editorial standards and company guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• One year television anchoring or reporting experience required.
• Strong vocal delivery and camera presence.
• Clear communication with staff and viewers in real time.
• Understanding of social media's importance.

Responsibilities

• Produce 5 and 9pm newscasts and co-anchor 9pm.
• Create content for TV, internet, and mobile platforms.
• Develop and enterprise stories daily with management.
• Use dynamic live shots, stand‑ups, graphics, and social media.
• Organize material and write according to editorial standards.
• Edit video and perform related duties as assigned.
• Engage in social media per station guidance.
• Participate in station events per guidance.

Skills

Journalism

Anchoring

Storytelling

Communication

Social media

Editing video

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication/journalism

Tools

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

WQRF (FOX) & WTVO (ABC) in Rockford, IL, is seeking a News Producer/Anchor to serve as the primary presenter of news across all platforms. The role emphasizes clear, engaging storytelling and real‑time information delivery.

You will produce 5 and 9pm newscasts, develop stories daily with management, and actively engage audiences on social media while adhering to editorial standards and company guidance.