WAND-TV is looking for a friendly, organized Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our station and support daily office operations. This position plays a key role in creating a positive first impression for callers, visitors, and internal staff while keeping the front office running smoothly.

What You Will Do

  • Professionally answer incoming calls, direct callers to the appropriate team member, and transfer to voicemail when necessary
  • Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a warm and professional welcome
  • Take and relay messages for station personnel
  • Assist with reconciling station logs
  • Provide general information to callers and visitors (address, directions, website, etc.)
  • Sort, distribute, and route incoming mail and publications
  • Coordinate outgoing and incoming express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
  • Assist with ordering, receiving, and restocking office supplies
  • Support additional administrative tasks such as photocopying, faxing, filing, and collating
  • Maintain reliable, punctual daily attendance

Expected pay range for this position is $17-$18 hourly depending on experience.

What You Will Bring

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the administrative team
  • Positive, professional attitude and strong customer-service mindset

Education & Experience

  • Education: High school diploma or GED required
  • Experience: 6 months–1 year of relevant experience preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Technical Skills

  • Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office products

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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