News Anchor – Reporter (Weekends)

Job Description

WSBT has an exciting opportunity for a full time Weekend News Anchor / Reporter for our News Share operation! This role is based in South Bend, but provides a unique opportunity to anchor our 10 p.m. strongly rated newscast for our company’s FOX station in Wiles Barre, Pennsylvania and report three days a week for WSBT-South Bend’s #1 rated station in every daypart. In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of 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. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.

Required Skills

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 preferred
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

Education Required

Bachelors Degree

Benefits

Sinclair offers amazing Benefits!
Medical, Dental, Vision.
401K,
Employee Stock Purchase Plan,
Flex Spending,
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
PTO (Vacation, Sick, & Personal)

How to Apply

https://sbgi.net/careers/

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