Weekend News Anchor & MMJ: Dynamic Storyteller

Ilba; Champaign, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

WCIA 3 in Champaign, IL, is seeking a full-time Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist to produce and anchor weekend newscasts, report three days a week, and be first in line to fill-in anchors for other major newscasts.

The ideal candidate brings strong anchoring skills, newsroom producing experience, leadership, and a passion for storytelling that engages viewers across live shots, stand-ups, graphics and digital platforms. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• Two years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Understand importance of social media
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and cooperates with station personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems

Responsibilities

• 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
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

Anchor experience

News producing

Vocal delivery

Social media savvy

Teamwork

Newsroom systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism

Tools

Newsroom software

Job description

WCIA 3 in Champaign, IL, is seeking a full-time Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist to produce and anchor weekend newscasts, report three days a week, and be first in line to fill-in anchors for other major newscasts.

The ideal candidate brings strong anchoring skills, newsroom producing experience, leadership, and a passion for storytelling that engages viewers across live shots, stand-ups, graphics and digital platforms. Weekend availability is required.