Senior Anchor

Rincon Broadcasting Group; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rincon Broadcasting Group seeks a dynamic News Anchor for the evening newscast serving northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and western Illinois. The role is based in Kirksville, MO, with flexibility to work from KHQA station in Quincy, IL, while leading newsroom coverage.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, sharp writing and live-field skills, plus a passion for social media engagement and audience interaction. Collaboration is essential for planning and content creation.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent news judgment and storytelling instincts.
• Proficient in video shooting and editing for on-air delivery.
• Exceptional written communication with conversational tone.
• Demonstrated strong editorial judgment and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Anchor the evening newscast covering regional news in northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and western Illinois.
• Lead the show planning and contribute content regularly.
• Produce and edit on-air content; engage audiences across social platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters and photographers to deliver compelling stories.

Skills

Leadership

News judgment

Video shooting

Editing

Communication

Job description

KTVO-KHQA is seeking a dynamic News Anchor for our evening newscast for regional news coverage of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and western Illinois. The news is broadcasted in Kirksville, Missouri however the person for this role can live in Quincy, Illinois and work from the KHQA station. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. Our anchors are leaders who participate in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly. A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation is mandatory! Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. Collaboration is a big part of this role!

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong writing skills and news judgment
• Sharp video shooting and editing skills
• Exemplary communication skills

Requirements and Qualifications:

• You must have at least 2 years of on-air experience
• Live commercial television experience is a must
• Strong "in-the-field and live" skills
• Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation