News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

WSBT has an exciting opportunity for a full time Weekend News Anchor / Reporter for our News Share operation! This role is based in South Bend, but provides a unique opportunity to anchor our 10 p.m. strongly rated newscast for our company's FOX station in Wiles Barre, Pennsylvania and report three days a week for WSBT-South Bend's #1 rated station in every daypart. In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.

Skills and Experience:

• A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
• Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
  
  

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Previous anchoring experience is preferred
• Live shot experience is preferred
• Previous experience working in a team environment is a must
  
  

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.