News Anchor

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Miamisburg, OH

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Dayton 24/7 (WKEF) is seeking a dynamic, high-impact News Anchor to lead our newscasts and help shape the future of local journalism in Ohio. This is not a “read-the-news” position—this is a leadership role inside a forward-thinking newsroom where anchors are central to editorial decision-making, storytelling innovation, and audience connection. At WKEF, our anchors don’t just present the news—they lead coverage, mentor teams, and drive content across platforms.

Requirements

• Dynamic, high-impact News Anchor
• Leadership role inside a forward-thinking newsroom
• Anchors are central to editorial decision-making, storytelling innovation, and audience connection
• Lead coverage, mentor teams, and drive content across platforms
• Confidence, clarity, and credibility when anchoring newscasts
• Ability to actively participate in daily editorial meetings
• Ability to produce and contribute original content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Ability to write in a clear, conversational, audience-focused style
• Ability to deliver compelling live coverage in breaking news and major event situations
• Ability to build strong connections with viewers through consistent social media engagement
• Ability to collaborate closely with producers, reporters, and digital teams
• Ability to mentor and support MMJs and producers
• Ability to represent the station in the community through events, initiatives, and public engagement

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts with confidence, clarity, and credibility
• Actively participate in daily editorial meetings, helping shape rundowns and coverage strategy
• Produce and contribute original content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Write in a clear, conversational, audience-focused style
• Deliver compelling live coverage in breaking news and major event situations
• Build strong connections with viewers through consistent social media engagement
• Collaborate closely with producers, reporters, and digital teams to elevate storytelling
• Mentor and support MMJs and producers as part of a team-first newsroom culture
• Represent the station in the community through events, initiatives, and public engagement

Benefits

• great benefits
• open door policy
• upward mobility
• strong desire to see you succeed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees