Morning News Anchor/Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Fresno is seeking a dynamic full-time Morning Anchor/Reporter who can lead a team, plan shows, and regularly produce content. The ideal candidate embraces social media and engages audiences with a strong on-air presence and sharp editorial judgment.

The role requires MMJ skills, a history of producing newscasts, and occasional producer duties. Applicants should have 5+ years of on-air experience and live TV expertise to excel in this fast-moving newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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

Responsibilities

• Must be able to MMJ a story and produce newscasts; may fill-in as producer.
• Lead planning of shows and content; engage with audience regularly.
• Collaborate with team to innovate and embrace social media.

Skills

Leadership

MMJ

Live reporting

News writing

Video editing

Communication

Job description

KMPH/KFRE is looking for a dynamic full-time Morning Anchor/Reporter. 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!

MUST be able to MMJ a story and MUST have produced newscasts in a prior market. You will occasionally be asked to fill-in as a producer.

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
• Producing background
• MMJ background

Requirements and Qualifications:

• You must have at least 5 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.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $90,000-$115,000 annually. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.