News Anchor - Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WEAR in Pensacola is seeking a full-time 4pm News Anchor / Reporter with MMJ skills. You will produce daily content across TV, web, and social platforms, dig for stories, research, write with an edge, and deliver dynamic live broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has strong writing, storytelling abilities, and on-air experience, with the capacity to generate story ideas, manage a social media presence, and thrive in a newsroom team.

Qualifications

• Previous anchoring experience is required.
• At least 1 year of on-air experience.
• Live shot experience is required.
• Shooting experience preferred.
• Experience working in a team environment is a must.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content across TV, web, and social platforms.
• Dig for stories, research, and write with an edge for impactful storytelling.
• Utilize strong storytelling and TV production to deliver memorable broadcasts.
• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and gather story ideas.
• Collaborate with the news team to cover assignments and multi-platform duties.

Skills

Self-starter

Enterprise reporting

Strong writing

Social media presence

Job description

WEAR has an exciting opportunity for a full-time 4pm News Anchor / Reporter (with MMJ skills). 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.

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 1 year of on-air experience
• Live shot experience is required
• Shooting expereince preferred
• 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.