News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

WPEC; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WPEC is hiring a full-time morning weekend news anchor and weekday reporter. You will produce daily content for linear and digital platforms, researching and refining stories with strong storytelling to engage viewers. You must meet deadlines and collaborate with news managers on a flexible schedule.

Ideal candidates have anchored on-air and have two years of experience, with live shot abilities and teamwork skills. A willingness to build personal brand through social media is important.

Qualifications

• Self-starter capable of generating daily story ideas.
• Enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content for linear and digital platforms.
• Dig for stories, research, write with edge, and tell memorable stories.
• Perform other duties as assigned by news managers; meet deadlines.

Skills

Self-starter

Enterprise reporting

Strong communication

Active 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.