Weekend News Anchor & Enterprise Reporter

Sinclair Inc.; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Weekend News Anchor/Reporter to lead weekend newscasts for WCYB/WEMT and engage viewers across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms. You will dig for stories, research thoroughly, and write with clarity and edge to deliver impactful journalism.

The role requires anchoring experience, at least one year of on-air reporting, and live-shot ability, with strong writing and editorial judgment.

Qualifications

• Anchoring experience required.
• At least 1 year of on-air reporting experience required.
• Live-shot experience required.
• Strong writing, verbal communication, and on-camera presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop stories and tell them creatively across platforms.
• Sound editorial judgment and strong research skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively in a collaborative newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and help produce weekend newscasts.
• Report, shoot, write, and edit news stories for broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms.
• Develop and pitch original, enterprise story ideas daily.
• Deliver live reports and breaking-news coverage as needed.
• Research, write, and present stories that are accurate, engaging, and relevant to the Tri-Cities community.
• Maintain an active and professional social media presence to build your brand, promote stories, and connect with viewers.
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, assignment editors, and the newsroom team to deliver high-quality coverage.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours during breaking news or severe weather.

Skills

Anchoring experience

On-air reporting

Live-shot experience

Strong writing

Editorial judgment

Independent worker

Driver's license

Job description

Sinclair is seeking a Weekend News Anchor/Reporter to lead weekend newscasts for WCYB/WEMT and engage viewers across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms. You will dig for stories, research thoroughly, and write with clarity and edge to deliver impactful journalism.

The role requires anchoring experience, at least one year of on-air reporting, and live-shot ability, with strong writing and editorial judgment.