Breaking News Reporter — Digital-First & Live Shot Pro

Sinclair Broadcast Group

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

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.

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