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News Anchor

WEEK-TV

East Peoria, IL 6 days ago
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
News Anchor

NEWS ANCHOR (W/END MORNING) - WEEK-TV
About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 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
Salary/Wage:
$19.97 - $25.55/hr. (based on experience)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Job Summary/Description:
Our award-winning duopoly WEEK- NBC & ABC is looking for a passionate journalist who can also command the anchor desk. The right hire will anchor our highly successful weekend newscast and report 2 days during the week.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anchor weekend newscasts, and other newscasts as assigned
- Work closely with producers to ensure story selection and quality of broadcast are clean, compelling, and consistent
- Demonstrate ability to connect with viewers and the community both on and off the desk
- Shoot and edit content for newscasts and digital platforms as assigned
- Generate story ideas and build local contacts
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in journalism or communications, computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
- Minimum two (2) years of experience reporting as an MMJ in a broadcast newsroom
- Videography and non-linear editing experience
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)
WEEK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-yjxoek-18-97-14-81-42 in your application.

Salary Details
Salary Range: $19.97 to $25.55 Per Hour ($ USD)
Company Profile
WEEK-TV

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.