News Anchor (Part-Time)

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

WSYX/ABC 6 is seeking a curious, confident, and engaging part-time host for After the Headlines, a new weekday 7:30 p.m. conversation-driven program that explores stories viewers have seen in regular newscasts. The host will guide discussions with reporters, newsmakers, and community voices, helping audiences understand the context and significance of stories and identify questions that remain. The role calls for strong journalism and communication skills, an authentic and thoughtful conversational style, and the ability to bring energy and curiosity to each discussion.

The host will work with producers, reporters, and editors to select stories and develop informative, fair, and compelling conversations. Interviews may take place in studio, remotely, or in the field as needed. The position also contributes to the program across broadcast, streaming, social, and digital platforms, and includes promotional and community activities as assigned. Schedule and hours will be discussed with candidates.

Requirements

• Excellent writing, interviewing, and communication skills.
• A natural conversational presence and ability to make complex topics understandable while keeping discussions moving.
• Sound news judgment, curiosity, and ability to ask direct, thoughtful follow-up questions.
• Confidence working live and adapting when conversations or breaking news take an unexpected turn.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work closely with producers, reporters, and colleagues across platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in television news, reporting, anchoring, hosting, interviewing, or a related field.
• A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Host After the Headlines and lead clear, engaging conversations about important local stories.
• Work with producers, reporters, and editors to identify stories that benefit from additional context, explanation, or accountability.
• Prepare questions, research topics, and help shape informative, fair, and compelling discussions.
• Collaborate with reporters and other Sinclair journalists to draw on their expertise and firsthand reporting.
• Interview newsmakers, experts, and community members in studio, remotely, and in the field as needed.
• Contribute to the show’s development across broadcast, streaming, social, and digital platforms.
• Maintain strong editorial judgment, accuracy, and ethical standards.
• Participate in promotional and community activities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed