Morning Live Desk Anchor: Breaking News & Traffic

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

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a dynamic, full-time Live Desk Anchor for Good Morning Alabama. You will lead live desk reporting during breaking news, deliver traffic updates from the studio, and help viewers understand ongoing developments.

You will also fill in for primary anchors, appear in the midday newscast, and drive an on-air franchise with a regular cadence. A strong social media presence and audience engagement are valued parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years on-air experience.
• Live commercial television experience.
• Strong live reporting skills during breaking news.
• Exceptional written communication with a conversational writing style.
• Flexibility to fill in for primary anchors and contribute to morning and midday newscasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead live desk reporting during breaking news and deliver live traffic updates from the studio.
• Appear regularly in the midday newscast and lead an on-air franchise that runs every other week.
• Collaborate with the team and engage with the audience through social media.

Skills

Leadership

On-air delivery

Breaking-news judgment

Writing and ad-libbing

Audience engagement

News franchise development

Job description

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a dynamic, full-time Live Desk Anchor for Good Morning Alabama. You will lead live desk reporting during breaking news, deliver traffic updates from the studio, and help viewers understand ongoing developments.

You will also fill in for primary anchors, appear in the midday newscast, and drive an on-air franchise with a regular cadence. A strong social media presence and audience engagement are valued parts of the role.