Position Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic, high-energy Anchor/Reporter to join our morning team. This role is ideal for a take-charge journalist who thrives in a fast-paced, live environment and brings creativity, urgency, and strong editorial judgment to every broadcast.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary Live Desk Anchor during our morning show, delivering breaking news and developing stories with clarity, accuracy, and urgency
- Provide live updates and continuous coverage as stories evolve throughout the broadcast
- Report and produce general assignment stories as needed
- Step into the field as a live reporter as needed, delivering compelling, on-the-ground coverage
- Anchor a one-hour daily ARC (Authentic, Relevant, Community) program following the morning show, focusing on meaningful community-driven content
- Collaborate with producers and newsroom leadership to develop fresh, engaging content and segments
- Contribute innovative ideas to enhance the overall morning show experience
Digital & Social Expectations:
- Actively engage with audiences across digital and social platforms
- Create and contribute content that aligns with current social media trends
- Demonstrate strong digital storytelling skills, including writing for web and posting video content
- Help grow audience engagement through creative, platform-specific strategies
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in live anchoring, reporting, or a similar on-air role
- Strong breaking news instincts and the ability to ad-lib confidently in live situations
- Versatility to handle both in-studio and field reporting assignments
- Excellent storytelling, writing, and communication skills
- A strong understanding of digital platforms and audience engagement strategies
- Energetic, self-motivated, and collaborative mindset
- Passion for community-focused journalism
What We’re Looking For:
- A high-energy, idea-driven journalist who isn’t afraid to lead
- Someone who thrives under pressure and excels in unscripted, live moments
- A team player who brings creativity, accountability, and a strong work ethic every day
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.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in live anchoring, reporting, or a similar on-air role
- Strong breaking news instincts and the ability to ad-lib confidently in live situations
- Versatility to handle both in-studio and field reporting assignments
- Excellent storytelling, writing, and communication skills
- A strong understanding of digital platforms and audience engagement strategies
- Energetic, self-motivated, and collaborative mindset
- Passion for community-focused journalism
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
