Breaking News Reporter — Digital-First & Live Shot Pro

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a take-charge General Assignment Reporter for WZTV/WUXP/WNAB in Nashville. You will develop and deliver stories across broadcast and digital platforms with strong writing and live-shot skills.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of reporting experience, thrives under pressure, and works well with the news team to meet tight deadlines and ensure fair, balanced coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Reporter.
• Proven ability to develop story ideas for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, shoot, write and edit stories for newscasts and digital platforms.
• Provide news on-air and online with a digital-first mindset.
• Engage with local community members and review material for fairness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Producers, Editors, Anchors, and News Directors to meet deadlines.

Skills

Live shot skills

News storytelling

Writing & copy-editing

Deadline-driven

Audience engagement

Tools

Media creation tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a take-charge General Assignment Reporter for WZTV/WUXP/WNAB in Nashville. You will develop and deliver stories across broadcast and digital platforms with strong writing and live-shot skills.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of reporting experience, thrives under pressure, and works well with the news team to meet tight deadlines and ensure fair, balanced coverage.