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

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WQRF (FOX) & WTVO (ABC) in Rockford, IL are seeking a News Producer/Anchor to present news clearly across platforms. You will produce 5 and 9pm shows, co-anchor, enterprise stories daily, and craft compelling narratives with live shots and graphics.

The role requires strong vocal delivery, newsroom skills, and proficiency with social media, with opportunities to engage in community events. Competitive benefits and a supportive team surround this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related field.
• 1 year television anchoring or reporting experience required.
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
• Communicates clearly with staff, team on air, and viewers in real time.
• Understands importance of social media and ensures accurate information.

Responsibilities

• Produce 5 and 9pm newscasts and co-anchor 9pm broadcasts.
• Develop and enterprise stories daily with management guidance.
• Tell stories with compelling live shots, stand-ups, graphics, and social media.
• Organize material, determine angle, and write per editorial standards.
• Edit video and perform special projects as assigned.
• Engage on social media per station guidelines and participate in community events.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

Anchoring

Story development

Live reporting

Social media

Vocal delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism

Tools

Newsroom computer systems

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:

• 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 otherduties as assigned
• Actively participates in social media in accordance with company and station guidance
• Participates in station-sponsored community events in accordance with station guidance

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degreeincommunication/journalismorrelated 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.