What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Anchor/Reporter position at Sinclair Broadcast Group?
WCYB/WEMT has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sports Anchor/Reporter. In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms, including the internet and social media, along with performing other duties as assigned by the station's news managers. We are looking for someone who is a storyteller. If you're interested in just scores and highlights, this is not the job for you. We are an aggressive, three-person department that strives to be the market leader. We cover NASCAR/NHRA racing, The University of Tennessee, Virginia Tech and East Tennessee State University, multiple smaller colleges and more than 50 high schools in our region. This job requires the ability to work at a fast pace with tight deadlines, along with balancing several projects at once. This is an opportunity to work for a station and a community where local sports matters.
Skills and Experience:
- A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas daily.
- 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 generate original story ideas.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Previous anchoring experience is required.
- Must have at least two years of on-air experience.
- Live reporting experience is required.
- 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.
