Summary:
The NPR Illinois Local and State News Editor will provide coverage for all local and state news program and assume responsibility for the afternoon anchor and may fill-in during other time periods as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Prep and deliver two short (1:40) local newscasts near the top and bottom of each hour (4, 5 and 6 pm). Host breaks by filling with useful information, promotion content, etc. Fill open time as the afternoon anchor. Create local news content that can be used for newscasts. Find and develop stories for web content and post to the NPR Illinois website. Other duties as assigned.