Weekend News Anchor / Producer

Job Description

KFOX14/CBS4 has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weekend News Anchor / Producer. Do you know how to command an audience on-air? Do you know how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable? Are you confident enough to hold lawmakers and government officials accountable? It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current events.

In this role, you will be anchoring our weekend newscasts, along with producing some of those newscasts. You would also MMJ three days of the week. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply, as long as you have on-air experience whether that's through your college station or internship.

Skills and Experience:
• A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
• Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas

Requirements and Qualifications:
• Previous anchoring experience is required
• Must have at least 1 year of on-air experience
• Live shot experience is preferred
• Previous experience working in a team environment is a must

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g354j4-3-12-153-240-42 in your application.