Evening News Anchor

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Lynchburg, VA

14h • $70,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WSET is looking for a dynamic full-time Anchor. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. Our anchors are leaders who participate in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly. A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation is mandatory! Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. Collaboration is a big part of this role!

Requirements

• At least 3 years of on-air experience
• Live commercial television experience
• Strong "in-the-field and live" skills
• Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation

Nice To Haves

• Outstanding journalist with a great personality
• Team leader
• Competitive passion to win
• Openness to innovation
• Strong Leadership skills
• Smooth/pleasant delivery
• Strong writing skills and news judgment
• Sharp video shooting and editing skills
• Exemplary communication skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning of shows
• Produce content regularly
• Embrace social media and engage with the audience
• Collaborate with the team

Benefits

• Participation in a retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Health, dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• 15 paid vacation days
• 2 paid personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• 401k
• 40 hours of paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed