Morning Anchor/Reporter at Weigel Broadcasting Co

South Bend, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anchoring, Reporting, Writing, News Judgment, Social Media, Storytelling, Field Anchoring, Video Editing, Camera Operation, Enterprise Reporting, Local News Coverage, Mentoring, Team Player, Positive Attitude, Breaking News Coverage, Communication

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

Description About Us: Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/. Morning Anchor: ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Anchor/Reporter to join the morning news team. About the Role · Personable and versatile communicator with exceptional anchoring, reporting, and writing skills · Natural leader and mentor · Passion for news and enterprise storytelling and excels at breaking news coverage on the desk and in the field · Embraces social media and always has a sense of urgency What You’ll Do · Anchors newscasts and contributes to writing, reporting, and copy editing · Evaluates news leads and tips to develop story ideas · Contributes to our website and social media platforms · Shoots, writes, and edits stories as assigned · Participates in station outreach as needed, such as classroom visits, sponsored events · Other duties, as assigned What You’ll Need · Three plus years of anchoring experience · Degree in Journalism or related field required · Strong news judgment and the ability to engage audiences on all platforms · Ability to operate a broadcast camera and experience editing video · Strong enterprise reporting and passionate about covering local news · Excels in live coverage, field anchoring, and special project development · A positive attitude and team player mindset If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. What We Offer · Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance · Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match · Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays · Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave · Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against

Responsibilities

The Morning Anchor will anchor newscasts, contribute to writing, reporting, and copy editing, and evaluate news leads to develop story ideas. The role also includes participating in station outreach and contributing to the website and social media platforms.