Sports Anchor

Sinclair Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter/MMJ to cover major games, marquee athletes, and stories that unite communities through sports. You will own stories from pitch to air and create content across broadcast, online, and social platforms.

The role emphasizes storytelling, enterprise reporting, and willingness to shoot and edit your own pieces. A fast‑paced newsroom requires strong writing, creativity, and ability to break stories.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of on‑air anchoring experience.
• Professional broadcast experience required; not an entry‑level role.
• Extensive sports knowledge with engaging coverage ability.
• Experience shooting and editing your own stories.
• Podcasting experience is a plus and may strengthen your application.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and report on sports across newscasts and digital platforms.
• Produce compelling daily content for broadcast, online, and social media.
• Develop original story ideas beyond highlights and scores.
• Shoot, write, edit, and deliver impactful sports stories from start to finish.
• Work with photographers when needed and frequently shoot/edit your own content.
• Adapt to a fast‑paced newsroom with deadlines and a flexible schedule (evenings/weekends).

Skills

Strong writing

Live reporting

Story development

Multiplatform content

Video shooting

Video editing

Job description

Sports Anchor / Reporter / MMJ

WZTV wants an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter/MMJ who is equal parts storyteller, journalist, and content creator to cover big games, marquee athletes, and stories that unite communities through sports.

We’re looking for a candidate who can own a story from pitch to air, is energized by creating content across multiple platforms, and thrives on breaking stories.

In this role, you’ll:

• Anchor and report on sports across newscasts and digital platforms.
• Produce compelling daily content for broadcast, online, and social media.
• Develop original story ideas that go beyond highlights and scores.
• Shoot, write, edit, and deliver impactful sports stories from start to finish.
• Work collaboratively with photographers when safety or logistics require it, and regularly shoot and edit your own content.
• Excel in a fast‑paced newsroom, meeting deadlines while working a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a strong writer with a sharp sense of storytelling.
• Brings creativity, curiosity, and fresh ideas to every assignment.
• Is a self‑starter who consistently generates enterprise stories and breaks sports stories in the market.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates well with colleagues across the newsroom.
• Understands how to create content that resonates with both passionate sports fans and everyday news viewers.

This is not a scores-and-highlights position.

We’re looking for a journalist who can uncover meaningful stories, build sources, and produce memorable sports coverage that stands out.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of on‑air anchoring experience.
• Professional sports journalism experience in a commercial broadcast station is required; this is not an entry‑level role.
• Extensive sports knowledge and a proven ability to deliver engaging sports coverage.
• Experience working collaboratively in a newsroom environment.
• Strong live reporting skills and confidence covering breaking sports news.
• Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit your own stories.
• Podcasting experience is a plus and may strengthen your application.

In addition, include a link of your most recent work in the online application or send a non‑returnable DVD to:

WZTV
Attn: Yvonne Simons, News Director
631 Mainstream Drive
Nashville, TN 37228

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.