Anchor

Job Description

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 the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast 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 and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel’s local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

General Job Description:

ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Evening Anchor to join our award-winning news team. The storyteller we are looking for is a personable and versatile communicator with exceptional anchoring, reporting and writing skills for all of our platforms. You also need to be able to develop a strong connection with Michiana viewers both over the air and in person. The ideal candidate will want to grow and become the most recognized face in Michiana. We are looking for someone with local ties to Michiana who wants to turn this opportunity into a long-term career.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Ability to anchor hours of news coverage from the desk and field.

Needs to be a strong newsroom leader.

Research and report current events happening in the local community, as well as state, national and international regions.

Develop and maintain sources that will generate exclusive story content and news reports.

Evaluates news leads and tips to develop story ideas.

Long-form story reporting.

Ability to take criticism well.

Reporting, as assigned, contributing to our website and social media platforms.

Other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills

Requirements:

At least 3 years of anchoring experience preferred and a degree in Journalism or related field required.

Ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet deadlines.

Strong leadership abilities.

Strong news judgment.

Ability to engage audiences on all platforms.

Passionate about covering local news.

Excels in live coverage, field anchoring, investigative, and special project development.

Education Required

Degree in Journalism or related field.

Benefits

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA 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.

How to Apply

Please apply with resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel.