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Live Desk Anchor, The National News Desk

Sinclair Broadcast Group Arlington, VA (Onsite) Full-Time

The National Desk is seeking a dynamic Live Desk Anchor to help support our dayparts.


In this role, you will provide 'breaking,' 'new overnight,' or 'this just in' content for our fast channels throughout the afternoon. We need someone who is always looking for fresh content to bring to our viewers.


Strong writing skills, an ongoing knowledge of current events and a dynamic live television are a must.


The ideal candidate will have:



  • Strong Leadership skills

  • Smooth/pleasant delivery

  • Strong writing skills and news judgment

  • Sharp video shooting and editing skills

  • Exemplary communication skills


Requirements and Qualifications:



  • You must have at least 3 years of on-air experience

  • Live commercial television experience is a must

  • Strong 'in-the-field and live' skills

  • Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style

  • Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred



 



Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.




 



About Us




 




Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.





 



About the Team




 



The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

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