News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

Sinclair Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. operates WPEC in West Palm Beach, FL, seeking a full-time morning weekend news anchor and weekday reporter. You will produce daily content for linear and digital platforms, and perform other duties as assigned by the news managers. The role requires deadline discipline and a flexible schedule.

The ideal candidate has strong writing, the ability to dig for stories, and compelling storytelling with TV production skills. Previous anchoring and on-air experience are required.

Qualifications

• Self-starter who generates daily story ideas.
• Enterprise reporting and creative storytelling.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Active social media presence to build brand and source ideas.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content for linear and digital platforms.
• Break stories under deadline with flexible schedule.
• Research, write, and report with strong TV storytelling.
• Collaborate with news managers and team.

Skills

Self-starter

Enterprise reporting

Strong writing

Social media presence

Job description

WPEC has an exciting opportunity for a full time morning weekend news anchor and week day reporter! In this role, you will be required to produce daily content for linear and digital platforms, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. The ability to work under deadline and on a flexible schedule.

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.