Weekend News Anchor/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

WCYB/WEMT has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weekend News Anchor/Reporter. We are looking for a strong journalist who can lead weekend newscasts with credibility, connect with viewers, and deliver meaningful stories across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent news judgment, a clear understanding of current events, and a passion for enterprise reporting. You should be able to dig for stories, conduct thorough research, write with clarity and edge, and use compelling storytelling and strong television production to make each story impactful and memorable. Dynamic live television and reporting skills are essential.

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
• Perform other duties as assigned by news management

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous anchoring experience is required
• At least one year of on-air reporting experience is required
• Live-shot experience is required
• Strong writing, verbal communication, and on-camera presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop stories and tell them creatively across platforms
• Sound editorial judgment, strong research skills, and a commitment to journalistic ethics
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively in a collaborative newsroom environment
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $16.50 to $19.37. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

At WCYB, your work will matter. As the NBC and FOX affiliate serving the Tri-Cities, WCYB has earned the community’s trust for more than 70 years. Join an experienced, award-winning team committed to impactful journalism, innovation, and serving the people who call this region home.

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.