Anchor/Reporter

KABB/WOAI is looking for a take-charge Anchor/Reporter who can also anchor a Saturday evening show and be ready to fill-in anchor on any given day. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills, thrives on breaking stories, and from both the field and the anchor desk, provide a strong on-camera presence who speaks clearly and effectively with confidence. No day will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include: Create, gather, and write meaningful stories for station newscasts, websites, and social media platforms Provide news on-air as directed by the news management team Engage with local community members Review material for fairness, accuracy, and balance Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Managers, etc. As an anchor: Deliver a strong, engaging presence from the desk Practice solid research and fact-checking Show the ability to write and edit scripts effectively and efficiently Have strong interviewing skills Communicate clearly on-air to viewers and behind-the-scenes with producers Be flexible as you may fill in on our Fox SA morning and 9p shows, News 4 Morning, Early Evening, and Late shows Additionally, this person should… Have proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms Possess strong writing and copy-editing skills Have 2 years of experience as a Reporter Hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred Be Able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines The ability to shoot and/or edit when called upon 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sinclair Inc.