WJLA 7 News in the nation's capital is looking for a driven, dedicated reporter who wants to make a difference in the most important market in the world. Expectations are high and the right candidate will have the opportunity to be part of stories the nation and the world are talking about.
This newsroom prides itself on putting bad guys behind bars, influencing law and policy, being a voice for the voiceless and holding the powerful to account. Like the sound of that? We want to hear from you.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
- Brings A block, enterprise pitches to the table every day.
- Knows what's going on in the market and the world at large, online and IRL.
- Tells a great story on any platform. From live breaking news to a quick VOSOT, social post, web piece or in-depth interview.
- Understands news is 24 hour a day business requiring nights, weekends and holidays.
- Develops sources and relationships in the community, local government, law enforcement and industry.
- Understands the fundamental importance of journalistic ethics, objectivity and public trust.
- Has a positive attitude and works well as a member of a team.
- Wants to win
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 4 years on-air reporting experience in a commercial newsroom.
- Comfortable with strict deadlines.
- Understands why he/she has two ears and one mouth.
- Desire to grow as a reporter and storyteller.
- Comfortable with challenging feedback.
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field.
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.
The hourly compensation range for this role is $43.27 to $53.45. 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, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
Skills Required
- Minimum 4 years on-air reporting experience in a commercial newsroom.
- Ability to produce enterprise pitches and stories daily.
- Proven ability to tell stories for live breaking news, VOSOTs, social posts, web pieces and in-depth interviews.
- Develop and maintain sources and relationships in the community, local government, law enforcement and industry.
- Comfortable working nights, weekends and holidays; able to meet strict deadlines.
- Understanding of journalistic ethics, objectivity and public trust.
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field.
- Comfortable receiving and acting on challenging feedback.
- Positive team attitude and strong communication/listening skills.
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.
