News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WEAR is seeking a Weekend News Anchor/Reporter to produce daily content across TV and digital platforms. The role requires strong storytelling, current events awareness, and the ability to research and craft compelling stories with an edge. Live shots and team collaboration will be part of the daily routine.

The ideal candidate has anchoring experience, at least 2 years on-air, and a proven ability to manage multiple platforms while maintaining a dynamic presence online.

Qualifications

• Self-starter who can generate story ideas daily.
• Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and storytelling.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and generate ideas.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content on multiple platforms including TV, internet, and social networks.
• Dig for stories, research them, write with an edge, and use storytelling and TV production to be impactful.
• Engage readers/viewers with strong writing and current events knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the news managers.

Skills

Self-starter

Enterprise reporting

Strong communication

Social media presence

Job description

WEAR 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

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.