News Anchor

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group owns WBMA/WJSU/WCFT in Birmingham, Alabama, and seeks a dynamic Live Desk Anchor for Good Morning Alabama. You’ll lead live desk reporting during breaking news, deliver studio traffic updates, and help viewers understand developing events.

The role includes filling in for primary anchors, appearing in midday newscasts, and building a recurring on-air franchise. Strong writing, calm under pressure, and engaging audience interaction are essential to win viewers and elevate

Qualifications

• At least three years of on-air experience.
• Live commercial television experience.
• Strong live reporting skills, especially during breaking news.
• Exceptional written communication skills and a conversational writing style.
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation.
• Flexibility to fill in for primary anchors and contribute to morning and midday newscasts

Responsibilities

• Lead live desk reporting during breaking news.
• Deliver live traffic updates from the studio.
• Explain traffic conditions and breaking news clearly and quickly.
• Appear in midday newscasts and contribute to morning segments.
• Develop and deliver a consistent, compelling news franchise

Skills

On-air reporting

Live desk leadership

News judgment

Editorial judgment

Audience engagement

Job description

Live Desk Anchor — Good Morning Alabama

WBMA/WJSU/WCFT is looking for a dynamic, full-time Live Desk Anchor to join Good Morning Alabama. This role is central to our morning coverage: You’ll lead live desk reporting during breaking news, deliver live traffic updates from the studio and help viewers understand what’s happening as news develops.

The Live Desk Anchor also fills in for our primary anchors as needed, appears regularly in our midday newscast and leads an on-air franchise that runs every other week. We’re looking for an outstanding journalist, a confident communicator and a collaborative team leader who brings strong news judgment, a competitive passion to win and an openness to innovation. A strong social media presence and a commitment to engaging with the audience are important parts of the job.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• A smooth, engaging on-air delivery
• Sharp breaking-news judgment and the ability to work calmly under pressure
• Strong writing and ad-libbing skills
• The ability to explain traffic conditions and breaking news clearly and quickly
• Strong communication skills and an active interest in audience engagement
• The ability to develop and deliver a consistent, compelling news franchise

Requirements and Qualifications:

• At least three years of on-air experience
• Live commercial television experience
• Strong live reporting skills, especially during breaking news
• Exceptional written communication skills and a conversational writing style
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation
• Flexibility to fill in for primary anchors and contribute to morning and midday newscasts

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 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.