Investigative Reporter & Anchor — Lead Local Investigations

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WCYB/WEMT, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks an experienced Investigative Reporter/Anchor in Bristol, VA. You will develop exclusive investigations, anchor newscasts, and deliver compelling storytelling across broadcast and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate pursues tough questions, cultivates sources, and presents credible reporting with strong live and on-air delivery. A background in investigative reporting and newsroom collaboration is essential for impactful community journalism.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and cultivate sources that lead to impactful, original reporting.
• Strong investigative instincts with a demonstrated commitment to accountability journalism.
• Excellent live reporting, anchoring, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
• Knowledge of public records laws, FOIA processes, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven journalism.
• Understanding of legal and ethical considerations related to investigative reporting.
• Strong writing, editorial judgment, and news-gathering skills.
• Experience producing content for digital and social media platforms.
• Proficiency in video shooting, editing, and multimedia storytelling.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Minimum of one year of investigative reporting experience preferred.
• Track record of impactful or award-winning investigative journalism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong network of sources and community contacts to generate exclusive investigative and enterprise story ideas.
• Research, pitch, and execute impactful investigative and consumer-focused reports across multiple platforms.
• Identify accountability angles within daily news coverage and pursue deeper reporting opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with newsroom leadership, producers, and digital teams to develop investigations from concept through publication and broadcast.
• Utilize public records, data analysis, FOIA requests, and other investigative tools to uncover stories that serve the public interest.
• Write compelling, accurate, and engaging content for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Anchor assigned newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and strong news judgment.
• Deliver dynamic live reports and breaking news coverage from the field and studio.
• Create digital-exclusive and extended investigative content to maximize audience engagement.
• Maintain an active social media presence to build audience connections, source story ideas, and promote investigative work.
• Represent the station at community events and public forums as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Investigative journalism

Source development

Live reporting

Anchoring

Editorial judgment

Data-driven journalism

Multimedia storytelling

Public speaking

Team collaboration

News writing

Tools

Video editing software

Broadcast equipment

Job description

WCYB/WEMT, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks an experienced Investigative Reporter/Anchor in Bristol, VA. You will develop exclusive investigations, anchor newscasts, and deliver compelling storytelling across broadcast and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate pursues tough questions, cultivates sources, and presents credible reporting with strong live and on-air delivery. A background in investigative reporting and newsroom collaboration is essential for impactful community journalism.