DC General Assignment Reporter: Break News & Tell Big Stories

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 59,608 - 73,632; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

15 paid vacation days

2 paid personal days

9 paid holidays

40 hours paid sick leave

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group seeks an experienced on-air reporter for WJLA 7 News in Arlington, VA. The role requires delivering compelling stories across live, VOSOT, social posts, web pieces, and in-depth interviews, with strong ethics and a team-first mindset.

The successful candidate will have at least 4 years of reporting in a commercial newsroom, thrive under strict deadlines, and aim to grow as a storyteller in a fast-paced 24/7 newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years on-air reporting experience in a commercial newsroom.
• Comfortable with strict deadlines.
• Desire to grow as a reporter and storyteller.
• Comfortable with challenging feedback.
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Brings A block, enterprise pitches to the table every day.
• Knows what's going on in the market and the world at large, online and IRL.
• Tells a great story on any platform. From live breaking news to a quick VOSOT, social post, web piece or in-depth interview.
• Understands news is 24 hour a day business requiring nights, weekends and holidays.
• Develops sources and relationships in the community, local government, law enforcement and industry.
• Understands the fundamental importance of journalistic ethics, objectivity and public trust.
• Has a positive attitude and works well as a member of a team.
• Wants to win

Skills

On-air reporting

Journalistic ethics

Storytelling

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Sinclair Broadcast Group seeks an experienced on-air reporter for WJLA 7 News in Arlington, VA. The role requires delivering compelling stories across live, VOSOT, social posts, web pieces, and in-depth interviews, with strong ethics and a team-first mindset.

The successful candidate will have at least 4 years of reporting in a commercial newsroom, thrive under strict deadlines, and aim to grow as a storyteller in a fast-paced 24/7 newsroom environment.