General Assignment Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Reno, Nevada is seeking a proactive General Assignment Reporter. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure and have the ability to research, write, and deliver engaging news stories across broadcast and digital platforms. This position requires strong live reporting skills and excellent news judgment. The company values inclusivity and offers a supportive workplace environment where diversity is embraced and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Teachable and coachable.
• Experience with live shots is required.
• Experience with Live-U is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts.
• Perform live reporting on breaking stories.
• Engage audiences across various platforms.

Skills

Research, write, and deliver news stories

Live reporting and interviewing

Storytelling across broadcast and digital

News judgment

Digital content creation tools

Tools

Live-U

Newroom software

Social media

Job description

We are looking for a take-charge General Assignment Reporter to help us continue to grow and empower our audiences! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills and thrives on breaking stories.

Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to research, write, and deliver clear, accurate, and engaging news stories under tight deadlines.
• Strong live reporting, interviewing, and storytelling skills across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Excellent news judgment and ability to identify stories that resonate with local audiences.
• Proficient in newsroom software, social media, and digital content creation tools.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Teachable, Coachable
• Experience with live shots is required
• Experience with Live-U is a plus

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.