News Anchor

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

WBMA/WJSU/WCFT is seeking a full-time Live Desk Anchor for Good Morning Alabama. The role leads live desk reporting during breaking news, delivers live traffic updates from the studio, and helps viewers understand developing news. The anchor fills in for primary anchors as needed, appears regularly in the midday newscast, and leads an on-air franchise every other week. The position calls for a confident, collaborative journalist with strong news judgment, a competitive drive, openness to innovation, an active social media presence, and a commitment to audience engagement. Applicants should include a link to their online demo reel. Sinclair describes its workplace as goal-oriented and highlights benefits, an open-door policy, upward mobility, and support for employee success. Sinclair is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

At least three years of on-air experience.
Live commercial television experience.
Strong live reporting skills, especially during breaking news.
Exceptional written communication skills and a conversational writing style.
Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation.
Flexibility to fill in for primary anchors and contribute to morning and midday newscasts.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
Smooth, engaging on-air delivery.
Ability to work calmly under pressure and to write and ad-lib effectively.
Active interest in audience engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead live desk reporting during breaking news.
Deliver live traffic updates from the studio and explain traffic conditions clearly and quickly.
Help viewers understand developing news.
Fill in for primary anchors as needed.
Appear regularly in the midday newscast and contribute to morning coverage.
Lead a consistent, compelling on-air franchise that runs every other week.
Engage with the audience, including through a strong social media presence.