What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anchor/Reporter position at Sinclair Inc.?
KABB/WOAI is looking for a take-charge Anchor/Reporter who can also anchor a Saturday evening show and be ready to fill-in anchor on any given day. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills, thrives on breaking stories, and from both the field and the anchor desk, provide a strong on-camera presence who speaks clearly and effectively with confidence.
No day will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About The Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
No day will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
- Create, gather, and write meaningful stories for station newscasts, websites, and social media platforms
- Provide news on-air as directed by the news management team
- Engage with local community members
- Review material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
- Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Managers, etc.
- Deliver a strong, engaging presence from the desk
- Practice solid research and fact-checking
- Show the ability to write and edit scripts effectively and efficiently
- Have strong interviewing skills
- Communicate clearly on-air to viewers and behind-the-scenes with producers
- Be flexible as you may fill in on our Fox SA morning and 9p shows, News 4 Morning, Early Evening, and Late shows
- Have proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
- Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
- Possess strong writing and copy-editing skills
- Have 2 years of experience as a Reporter
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred
- Be Able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines
- The ability to shoot and/or edit when called upon
- Please include a link that contains both reporting and anchoring
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About The Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.