General Assignment Reporter

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERS AND CHARTER SCHOOL, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 59,236 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a driven reporter to cover major stories in the nation’s capital, delivering live reports and compelling enterprise pieces across TV, online and social platforms.

The role requires nights, weekends and holidays, strict deadlines, and the ability to develop robust sources in government, law enforcement and industry. A Bachelor’s in Journalism and 4+ years on-air experience are preferred; Sinclair is an equal opportunity employer with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years on-air reporting experience in a commercial newsroom.
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field.
• Comfortable with strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Brings a block, enterprise pitches to the table every day.
• Tells a great story on any platform—live, VOSOT, social, web or interview.
• Develops sources and reports on important local and national issues.
• Embraces the 24-hour nature of news including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Block pitches

News judgment

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Ethics

Team player

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Job description

WJLA 7 News in the nation's capital is looking for a driven, dedicated reporter who wants to make a difference in the most important market in the world. Expectations are high and the right candidate will have the opportunity to be part of stories the nation and the world are talking about. This newsroom prides itself on putting bad guys behind bars, influencing law and policy, being a voice for the voiceless and holding the powerful to account. Like the sound of that? We want to hear from you.

The Successful Candidate

• 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

Additional Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years on-air reporting experience in a commercial newsroom.
• Comfortable with strict deadlines.
• Understands why he/she has two ears and one mouth.
• Desire to grow as a reporter and storyteller.
• Comfortable with challenging feedback.
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field.

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.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $43.27 to $53.45. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

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.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $43.27 to $53.45. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.