Salary/Wage:$80,000.00 -100,000.00/yr. (depending on experience)
Shift and Schedule:Mon. - Fri.
Job Type:Full-Time
Job Summary/Description: The award-winning WAND newsroom is hiring for a skilled journalist who can find the stories that connect us as a Central Illinois community. You'll lead our evening newscasts, write stories, handle breaking news, and help younger journalists thrive. This is a position that requires strong teamwork and strong communication.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anchor evening newscasts with authority and strong on-air presence.
Write, edit, and proofread scripts to ensure accuracy and a conversational tone. - Lead breaking news coverage and conduct live, unscripted interviews.
Mentor junior reporters and producers, actively collaborating in daily editorial meetings. - Represent the station at community events and build relationships with local viewers.
- Pitch, research, and report original enterprise stories for special segments and stories.
- Drive viewer engagement by sharing news and behind-the-scenes content on social media.
Qualifications/Requirements:- 3 to 5 years of newsroom experience preferred.
- A minimum of two years on the anchor desk is required.
- A background in investigative journalism sets you apart.
- This is not an entry level position.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on
"apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the
Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WAND-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
