News Anchor
This role requires a strong newsroom leader at the anchor desk and a driven journalist in the field. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound news judgment, thrives in breaking news, and delivers compelling storytelling across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including television, web, and social media.
Primary Responsibilities Anchoring
- Anchor assigned newscasts with professionalism, credibility, and conversational delivery
- Collaborate with producers and newsroom leadership to shape compelling, audience-focused newscasts
- Lead breaking news coverage with urgency and composure
- Conduct live interviews in-studio and remotely
- Write and edit scripts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to journalistic standards
- Generate enterprise story ideas daily
- Deliver live shots and field reports under tight deadlines
- Produce clear, concise, and impactful packages
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of news and current events
- Uphold journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy standards in all reporting
- Participate in daily story meetings and contribute meaningful story development
- Engage in multiplatform storyboarding and real-time editorial collaboration
- Work closely with producers, reporters, and newsroom leadership to execute the station's content strategy
- Contribute content to the website and digital platforms
- Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and engage viewers
- Represent the station at public appearances and community events
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of on-air experience (market dependent)
- Strong live shot experience required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to enterprise stories and think creatively
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Strong news judgment and ethical decision-making
- A collaborative team player who helps foster a positive newsroom culture
- A journalist who understands the importance of connecting with audiences on every platform
- Someone who embodies Sinclair's commitment to innovation, community, and excellence
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 Us 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 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.
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