News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

Sacbar; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a full-time Weekend News Anchor / Reporter. You will produce daily content across platforms, dig for stories, write with an edge, and deliver strong storytelling through TV production.

Requirements include anchoring experience, at least 2 years on-air, live shot ability, and teamwork skills. Please include a link to your online demo reel with application.

Qualifications

• Ability to generate daily story ideas independently.
• Demonstrated enterprise reporting and creative storytelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain active social media to source and promote stories.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily news content for multiple platforms including online and social media.
• Dig for stories, research, write with an edge, and deliver compelling TV packages.
• Collaborate with the news team and managers to shape coverage.

Skills

Self-starter

Enterprise reporting

Storytelling

Strong communication

Social media presence

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.