News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WLOS/MY40TV in Asheville is seeking a full-time Weekend News Anchor / Reporter to produce daily content across TV, digital platforms, and social networks. You will dig for stories, research, write with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make content impactful and memorable.

Requirements include a self-starter attitude, ability to generate ideas daily, enterprise reporting and creativity, exemplary written and verbal communication, and a proven track record with on-air

Qualifications

• Self-starter who can generate daily story ideas.
• Enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Active social media presence to build your brand.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content for TV, online, and social platforms.
• Dig for stories, research, write with an edge, and deliver impactful live reports.
• Deliver strong storytelling and memorable TV production.

Skills

Self-starter

Enterprise reporting

Storytelling

Strong writing

Social media

Job description

WLOS/MY40TV 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.

Skills and Experience:

• A self-starter 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 3 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.