Sports Anchor/Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Bristol, VA

80d

About The Position

WCYB/WEMT has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sports Anchor/Reporter. In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms, including the internet and social media, along with performing other duties as assigned by the station's news managers. We are looking for someone who is a storyteller. If you're interested in just scores and highlights, this is not the job for you. We are an aggressive, three-person department that strives to be the market leader. We cover NASCAR/NHRA racing, The University of Tennessee, Virginia Tech, East Tennessee State University, multiple smaller colleges, and more than 50 high schools in our region. This job requires the ability to work at a fast pace with tight deadlines, along with balancing several projects at once. This is an opportunity to work for a station and a community where local sports matters.

Requirements

• Previous anchoring experience is required.
• Must have at least two years of on-air experience.
• Live reporting experience is required.
• Previous experience working in a team environment is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily content on various platforms including internet and social media.
• Generate original story ideas daily.
• Demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling.
• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the station's news managers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees