News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

NAB Leadership Foundation; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,416; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

KBAK/KBFX in Bakersfield, CA seeks a full-time Weekend News Anchor / Reporter to produce daily content across platforms, write with an edge, and deliver impactful storytelling. Strong writing and current events knowledge are essential.

Candidates must have at least 2 years on-air experience, live shot capability, and proven team collaboration skills. Please include an online demo reel when applying.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content for TV, internet and social networks.
• Dig for stories, research and write with an edge.
• Use strong storytelling and TV production to be impactful.
• Maintain an active social media presence to build brand.

Skills

Self-starter & idea generation

Enterprise reporting

Storytelling

Strong writing

Social media presence

On-air anchoring

Live shot experience

Job description

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.

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

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

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.

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 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.