News Anchor

Sinclair Broadcast Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WOAI, a Sinclair Broadcast Group station in San Antonio, is seeking a dynamic full-time anchor who leads planning and content production, engages audiences, and embraces innovation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years on-air experience and strong live reporting skills, combined with sharp writing and editorial judgment.

The role requires leadership, outstanding communication, and the ability to shoot/edit video as part of a collaborative newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of on-air experience required.
• Live commercial television experience required.
• Strong in-the-field and live reporting skills.
• Exceptional written communications with a conversational style.
• Strong editorial judgment and ethical foundation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning of shows and produce content regularly.
• Lead as a team player and mentor others on the show.
• Engage with the audience and embrace social media to grow viewership.
• Collaborate with producers and reporters to craft compelling news stories.

Skills

Leadership

Engaging delivery

Writing skills

Video shooting

Editing

Communication skills

News judgment

Education

Experience in news broadcasting

Job description

WOAI is looking for a dynamic full-time 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
• Engaging delivery
• Strong writing skills and news judgment
• Sharp video shooting and editing skills
• Exemplary communication skills

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

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel

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.