News Anchor-Reporter

Simclair Inc; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair, a diversified media company, seeks a full-time News Anchor-Reporter for WHAM in Rochester. You will produce daily content for TV, online and social platforms, dig for stories, and craft compelling narratives with strong storytelling and TV production skills.

Applicants should have prior anchoring experience, at least two years on-air, and live shot capability. The role emphasizes teamwork, clear writing, and timely, engaging reporting across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Self-starter who can generate daily story ideas
• Demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain active social media presence to build brand and solicit original ideas

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content for TV, online, and social platforms
• Dig for stories, research, write with an edge, and tell compelling narratives
• Perform live shots and dynamic on-air reporting
• Collaborate with news managers and team to deliver impactful coverage

Skills

Self-starter

Enterprise reporting

Communication skills

Social media presence

Job description

WHAM 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. 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 two years of on-air experience
• Live shot experience is required
• Previous experience working in a team environment is a must

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $23.08 to $26.92 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ 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.

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.

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.