News Anchor (Part-Time)

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Columbus, OH

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. program that takes viewers deeper into stories covered in regular newscasts. This conversation-driven show is not a traditional newscast. The host guides discussions with reporters, newsmakers, and community voices, helping audiences understand the context behind headlines, why stories matter, and what questions remain. The successful candidate is an excellent journalist and communicator who brings energy, authenticity, and thoughtful curiosity to conversations. The host works with producers, reporters, and editors to develop topics and discussions, and contributes to the program across broadcast, streaming, social, and digital platforms. Interviews may take place in studio, remotely, or in the field as needed. Schedule and hours will be discussed with candidates.

Requirements

Strong journalism skills and excellent writing, interviewing, and communication skills.
A natural conversational presence and ability to make complex topics understandable and keep 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 is preferred.
A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Host After the Headlines and lead clear, engaging conversations about important local stories of the day.
Work with producers, reporters, and editors to identify stories that benefit from additional context, explanation, or accountability.
Prepare thoughtful questions, research topics, and help shape discussions that are informative, fair, and compelling.
Collaborate with reporters and other Sinclair journalists, drawing on their expertise and firsthand reporting to deepen conversations.
Conduct interviews with 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.