News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

Sinclair Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. in Bakersfield is seeking a Weekend News Anchor/Reporter to deliver compelling daily news across platforms. You will produce stories, write with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to engage audiences.

The role requires anchoring experience, on-air experience, live shot skills, and the ability to work in a team while maintaining an active social media presence to build your brand.

Qualifications

• Anchoring experience required.
• At least 2 years of on-air experience.
• Live shot experience required.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate your own story ideas on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling.
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas.

Skills

Anchoring experience

On-air experience

Live shot experience

Team environment experience

Job description

Overview

KBAK/KBFX has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weekend News Anchor / Reporter. In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Generate your own story ideas on a daily basis
• Demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas

Qualifications

• Previous anchoring experience is required
• Must have at least 2 years of on-air experience
• Live shot experience is required
• Previous experience working in a team environment is a must

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $18.45 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate\'s 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.