News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a full-time Weekend News Anchor / Multimedia Journalist. In this role, you will produce daily content across various platforms, including the internet and social media, and utilize strong storytelling skills to make impactful news.

The ideal candidate will have previous anchoring and news producing experience, with at least 2 years of on-air experience. Creativity in storytelling and the ability to maintain an active social media presence are crucial for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events are essential.
• Must have experience in dynamic live television and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content across various platforms.
• Perform other duties assigned by news managers.

Skills

Story idea generation

Enterprise reporting

Exemplary communication

Active social media presence

Job description

Overview

KVAL has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weekend News Anchor / Multimedia Journalist. 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 producing 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
• Previous news producing 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.