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Evening Anchor

Employer
WDAY
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
Depends on Experience

Job Details

Are you a weekend anchor looking to move to a Monday through Friday shift? Are you a reporter seeking an opportunity to anchor? Are you looking to advance your career and try something new? Whether you are a new journalist just starting your career or a news veteran looking for a change of pace, WDAY wants to hear from you.

WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, is looking for an Evening Anchor to join our award-winning team. As an evening anchor/producer, you will be responsible for anchoring and producing our 4pm and 9pm newscast Monday through Friday. You will have opportunities to fill-in anchor on our other newscasts and do some reporting. You will have many opportunities to grow and try new things as you develop your craft as a journalist. The successful candidate will have good communication and organizational skills. A college degree in journalism or a related field is preferred.

Top reasons WDAY is the place for you:
  • Competitive pay that is above market standards.
  • Sign on bonus along with performance bonuses you can earn every 6 months.
  • We believe in a good work/life balance for all employees.
  • A newsroom that promotes from within to help employees achieve personal/professional goals.
  • Good mix of veteran journalists and new professionals.
  • Individual and spacious workstations, including your own edit suite.
  • Clothing allowance for on-air employees.
  • Monthly cell phone stipend.
  • Hair and make-up allowance for on-air employees.
  • Generous PTO/holiday plan with up to 23 paid days off the first year.
  • A full benefits package, including health, dental, vision and a 401k plan.
  • Onsite workout room for employees.
  • Ongoing train opportunities for all employees.


WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmys awards as well as regional and national Edward R Murrow awards over the past few years. We are a locally owned and operated station. We produce over 35 hours of local news, weather and sports content each week as we continue to grow our staff in the news departments.

At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we're a leading media and technology company that's home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives for all employees. Additional perks for full-time positions include: comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees.

Stay for the people: Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.

Company

WDAY.  

Those call letters have been on the air since June 1, 1953, and are the oldest call letters in the northwest and still locally owned.  Our award-winning local news, weather, and sports has been recognized with Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards along with AP, ND Broadcasters and NBNA awards.  

We make that award-winning experience accessible to you over the air during First News at 5:00 AM and WDAY 6 News at 5-6-10 and statewide First News, WDAY News at 5 & Sundays at 5:30 PM. We’re updating 24/7 on Facebook, Twitter, Watch WDAY & YourCast apps and the web.  LiveStar, the only satellite truck in the market, allows us to go live from anywhere there’s breaking news.  

WDAY is also an exclusive media partner for the North Dakota High School Activities Association Tournaments, broadcasting the football, boy’s & girl’s hockey and basketball tournaments.

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North Dakota
United States

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