Morning News Anchor

Simclair Inc; 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 is a strong journalist, a natural team leader, and ready to participate in the planning of our shows while producing content daily. The winning candidate will bring a competitive passion to win, openness to innovation, and a knack for engaging audiences on social media with a consistent, conversational style.

Collaborating across departments, you will help shape on-air storytelling, contribute ideas, and lead by

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of on-air experience
• Live commercial television experience required
• Strong in-field and live reporting skills
• Excellent written communication with a conversational style
• Strong editorial judgment and ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Lead show planning and contribute content regularly
• Engage audiences and leverage social media to grow viewership
• Collaborate with team across departments to deliver compelling morning news
• Demonstrate strong leadership and a confident on-air presence

Skills

Leadership

On-air delivery

Written communication

Video shooting

Video editing

Communication

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.