News Anchor - Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group; New Bloomfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KRCG, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks a full-time News Anchor/Reporter to produce daily content across broadcast, web, and social media, and perform duties as assigned by news managers.

The position requires anchoring weekend newscasts and strong on-air storytelling, with a focus on enterprise reporting, live shots, and current events knowledge. A quick thinker who can generate ideas daily is essential.

Qualifications

• Self-starter who can generate daily story ideas.
• Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend newscasts.
• Produce daily content for broadcast, internet, and social media.
• Write with an edge and use strong storytelling and TV production to be impactful.

Skills

Self-starter

Enterprise reporting

Strong storytelling

On-air communication

Job description

KRCG has an exciting opportunity for a full-time 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.

This position will also be responsible for anchoring our weekend newscasts.

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.

Skills and Experience:

• A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
• Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas

Requirements and 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

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.