job description

WAND-TV is an award-winning station, centrally located in Decatur and is in a tri-phenated market. The Illinois capital is to the west and the world-renowned University of Illinois to the east. The cost of living is low, recently ranked 3rd most affordable city in the country.  It has great schools and a low crime rate.



Decatur's central location means it's a short drive to Chicago, St. Louis or Indianapolis.



Why WAND is the best place to work:

• Low-cost family health benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision


• Company paid Health Savings Account


• 100% paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability


• Incredible 6% employer 401K match


• Competitive paid time off


• Opportunities for learning and growth


• Collaborative Team with a strong values-based culture 


• Learn from industry-leading talent


• WAND-TV (DMA 88), the most watched station in Central Illinois, is searching for a talented morning anchor to contribute to our positive newsroom culture.

The ideal candidate would be an energetic self-starter with strong storytelling skills and a dynamic personality. This person would take ownership of his/her newscast as well as bring unique story ideas to the table and recognize the importance of using social media to tell stories, break news and connect with our community. The candidate must be a strong leader and demonstrate they will be effective in “new, now, and next” news judgement.



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