Entry Level Multimedia Journalist Jobs in Illinois

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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 46 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and 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:

$55,000 - $65,000/yr. (depending on experience)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. 

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:  

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. 

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)

WAND-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.