Morning News Anchor

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KATV in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a dynamic full-time Morning Anchor who will lead our morning team, plan daily shows, and help produce content. This role requires strong communication, newsroom instincts, and a willingness to embrace new ideas to engage viewers.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of on-air experience, excels in live delivery, writing, and collaboration, and demonstrates clean editorial judgment.

Qualifications

• You must have at least 2 years of on-air experience.
• Live commercial television experience is a must.
• Strong in-the-field and live performance skills.
• Exceptional written communications with a conversational style.
• Strong editorial judgment and ethical foundation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning of shows and produce content regularly.
• Engage with the audience with a dynamic, social media savvy approach.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver clean, compelling morning newscasts.

Skills

Leadership

On-air experience

Writing skills

Editorial judgment

Communication skills

Job description

KATV in Little Rock, Arkansas is looking for a dynamic full-time Morning 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 2 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.