Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national media company is looking for a full-time Weekend News Anchor/Reporter in Birmingham, Alabama. The ideal candidate will produce content for multiple platforms and anchor weekend newscasts. They must have strong writing skills, on-air experience, and the ability to engage viewers with compelling stories. If you're a self-starter with creativity in reporting and excellent communication skills, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and knowledge of current events.
• Experience in dynamic live television and storytelling.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content across various platforms.
• Anchor weekend evening newscasts on Saturday and Sunday.
• Report three days during the week.

Skills

Self-starter with story ideas

Enterprise reporting

Exemplary communication skills

Active social media presence

Job description

ABC 33/40 News (WBMA) 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. You will anchor the our weekend evening newscasts on Saturday and Sunday and report three days during the week. 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:

• Must have at least 2-3 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.