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NEWS ANCHOR (WEEKDAY MORNING) - WAND

Gray Television · Decatur, IL, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

News Anchor (Weekday Morning) - Wand

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.
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