News Anchor

Job Description

ABC7-DC is looking for a dynamic full-time News Anchor. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. Our anchors are leaders who participate in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly. A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation is mandatory! Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. Collaboration is a big part of this role!

The ideal candidate will have:
• Strong Leadership skills

• Smooth/pleasant delivery

• Strong writing skills and news judgment

• Exemplary communication skills

• Ability to exhibit great energy and positivity

• Ability to execute during breaking news events and add context

• The ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in story-telling

Requirements and Qualifications:
• You must have at least 5 years of on-air experience

• Live commercial television experience is a must

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

• You must be a self-starter who can generate his or her own story ideas daily

• Ability to work under deadline and on a flexible schedule is required

• Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style

• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g34kqd-18-226-251-22-42 in your application.