Weekend News Anchor & Multimedia Storyteller

WCIA 3; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

WCIA 3 in Champaign is seeking a full-time Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist to produce and anchor weekend newscasts, with Saturday and Sunday duties and reporting three days a week. The role also serves as first in line to fill‑in on other major newscasts.

The ideal candidate will have strong anchor skills, reporting ability, enterprise storytelling, solid news judgment, and the willingness to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related field (equivalents accepted)
• Two years television anchoring or reporting experience required
• Strong vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Proven reporting skills and social media savvy

Responsibilities

• Produce content for TV, internet, and mobile platforms
• Enterprise and develop stories daily with management
• Demonstrate storytelling using live shots, stand‑ups, and graphics
• Write stories per editorial standards and verify information via interviews and research
• Build and maintain a network of sources to stay ahead of competition
• Perform special projects as assigned

Skills

Anchoring

Reporting

Storytelling

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

WCIA 3 in Champaign is seeking a full-time Weekend Anchor / Multimedia Journalist to produce and anchor weekend newscasts, with Saturday and Sunday duties and reporting three days a week. The role also serves as first in line to fill‑in on other major newscasts.

The ideal candidate will have strong anchor skills, reporting ability, enterprise storytelling, solid news judgment, and the willingness to work weekends.