Senior Anchor

Rincon Broadcasting Group; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KTVO-KHQA seeks a dynamic News Anchor for our evening newscast covering northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and western Illinois. The role allows living in Quincy, IL while working from the KHQA station in Kirksville, MO.

The ideal candidate participates in show planning, content production, and audience engagement, with a focus on social media and collaboration. The candidate should lead with strong delivery, sharp writing, and solid editorial judgment, bringing competitive drive and innovation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of on-air experience
• Live commercial television experience is a must
• Strong "in-the-field and live" skills
• Exceptional written communications with a conversational style
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation
• Clear driving record a must

Skills

Leadership

On-air delivery

News writing

Editorial judgment

Communication

Tools

Video editing

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
• Smooth/pleasant delivery
• 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
• Clear driving record a must