NEWS ANCHOR (WEEKDAY MORNING) - WAND
FOX Carolina News•Decatur, IL
•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 1 to 2 years of anchoring experience
- 2 to 3 years of newsroom experience
- This is not an entry-level position.
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
