Anchor / Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

WGME CBS13 / WPFO FOX 23, in Portland, Maine, is a trusted brand providing Maine viewers with local news, weather, sports, entertainment, and social media content. We help grow the most talented people in television. You have an opportunity to work with a team filled with spirit, passion and imagination. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. The winning candidate will be able to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling and have solid journalistic judgement You will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks, thrive on breaking news along with performing other duties as assigned. The ability to work under deadline and on a flexible schedule that will include evenings and/or weekends is required.

Skills and Experience:
• A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
• Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas

Requirements and Qualifications:
• Previous anchoring experience is required
• Must have at least 2 years of on-air experience
• Live shot experience is required
• Previous experience working in a team environment is a must

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-rze17q-3-138-174-174-42 in your application.