Weekday Morning Anchor

RateMyStation; Decatur, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WAND News is seeking a high-energy journalist to anchor morning news across TV and digital platforms, balancing a morning vibe with journalistic rigor. The role requires stepping off the desk to pursue stories throughout Central Illinois and to collaborate with producers, reporters, and editors to craft engaging newscasts.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of anchoring or 2–3 years in the newsroom, a Bachelor’s degree, strong storytelling, and the ability to work under pressure while delivering

Qualifications

• 1–2 years anchoring experience or 2–3 years reporting experience.
• Energy, charisma, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a dynamic personality.
• Superior news judgment.
• Ability to manage high stress situations.
• Self-starter with strong storytelling skills.
• Education level Bachelor's Degree.
• Years of Experience 2 Year.
• Job Type Full Time.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts on TV and digital platforms
• Compellingly deliver news stories, but also have morning vibes
• Interact with other team members on-air
• Bring unique story ideas to editorial meetings
• Curate compelling stories for air
• Work with producers to build newscasts and fill in when necessary
• Use social media to tell stories, break news, and connect with the community
• Build sources and contacts in the community
• Work with reporters, photographers, and editors to tell stories, share ideas, and enhance teamwork

Skills

Anchoring experience

Newsroom experience

Storytelling

News judgment

Stress management

Charisma

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

WAND News is looking for a high-performing journalist to join our trendy morning news team. This person will anchor morning news on a variety of platforms, transition between having a morning vibe and being trustworthy and serious when the situation calls for it, and be willing to get off the desk to find stories across Central Illinois.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Anchor newscasts on TV and digital platforms
• Compellingly deliver news stories, but also have morning vibes
• Interact with other team members on-air
• Bring unique story ideas to editorial meetings
• Curate compelling stories for air
• Work with producers to build newscasts and fill in when necessary
• Use social media to tell stories, break news, and connect with the community
• Build sources and contacts in the community
• Work with reporters, photographers, and editors to tell stories, share ideas, and enhance teamwork

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Do you have 1 to 2 years of anchoring experience?
• Do you have 2 to 3 years of newsroom experience?

This is not an entry-level position.

WAND-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Qualification

• 1 to 2 years prior anchoring experience or 2 to 3 years prior reporting experience.
• Energy, charisma, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a dynamic personality
• Superior news judgment
• Ability to manage high stress situations
• Self-starter with strong story-telling skills
• Education level Bachelor's Degree
• Years of Experience 2 Year
• Job Type Full Time

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