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 teamEngage with local community membersReview material for fairness, accuracy, and balanceWork closely with all members of the news team, which would include Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Managers, etc.As An AnchorDeliver a strong, engaging presence from the deskPractice solid research and fact-checking Show the ability to write and edit scripts effectively and efficientlyHave strong interviewing skillsCommunicate clearly on-air to viewers and behind-the-scenes with producersBe flexible as you may fill in on our Fox SA morning and 9p shows, News 4 Morning, Early Evening, and Late showsAdditionally, This Person Should…Have proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systemsExcel in storytelling across multiple platformsPossess strong writing and copy-editing skills Have 2 years of experience as a ReporterHold a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferredBe Able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlinesThe ability to shoot and/or edit when called uponPlease include a link that contains both reporting and anchoringSinclair 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 SinclairSinclair, 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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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 TeamThe 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.