Evening News Anchor

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC 33/40 in Hoover, AL is seeking a dynamic full-time Evening News Anchor who leads in planning shows and produces content regularly. You will guide the team, embrace social media, and engage with viewers to grow our audience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years on-air, live commercial TV experience, strong field and live reporting skills, sharp writing, and excellent editorial judgment. This role requires leadership and superb communication.

Qualifications

• You must have at least 5 years of on-air experience
• Live commercial television experience is a must
• Strong "in-the-field and live" skills
• Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation

Responsibilities

• Lead in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly
• Engage with the audience and embrace social media to grow viewership
• Collaborate with the team to ensure strong show execution
• Demonstrate leadership and strong newsroom ethics

Skills

Leadership

Delivery

Writing skills

Video editing

Communication

Job description

ABC 33/40 is looking for a dynamic full-time Evening News Anchor. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. Our anchors are leaders who participate in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly. A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation is mandatory! Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. Collaboration is a big part of this role!

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Smooth/pleasant delivery
• Strong writing skills and news judgment
• Sharp video shooting and editing skills
• Exemplary communication skills

Requirements and Qualifications:

• You must have at least 5 years of on-air experience
• Live commercial television experience is a must
• Strong "in-the-field and live" skills
• Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation

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.