Traffic/Breaking News Anchor, WLS-TV

ABC7/WLS, the ABC-Owned Television station in Chicago, IL has an opening for a traffic/breaking news anchor who will join the ABC 7 morning news team. The ideal candidate will be a smart, dedicated, dynamic journalist familiar with the Chicago area who possesses superior presentation skills, the ability to multi-task and who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline environment. They should also be a team player and inclusive storyteller.

Responsibilities:

• Gather and report the latest traffic and transit information during the station’s M-F morning newscasts
• Prepare traffic graphics for presentation
• Own transportation beat, developing sources and enterprising transportation stories
• May present breaking news during morning daypart on linear and digital newscasts
• Report on other topics as determined by news management
• Connect with the community through various public appearances approved by station management

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Chicago-area roadways, transit lines and traffic patterns
• Superior on-camera presentation skills
• At least 5 years’ experience anchoring/reporting in top 50 market
• Excellent writing and interviewing skills, solid news judgment and ethical decision-making skills
• Ability to organize developing information for presentation
• Ability to use social media for promotion and news gathering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Total Traffic graphics system
• Knowledge of and ability to shoot and edit video

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; journalism degree preferred

Additional Information:

This role is represented by SAG-AFTRA. It is an on-site role, which means the employee will work from a Company-designated location on an on-going basis.