• News Anchor/Investigative Reporter

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (Portland, ME)


    **WGME** is looking for a dynamic full-time 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

    + A Self-starter who can generate his or her own enterprise and investigative story ideas.

    + Ability to demonstrate use of FOIA and other data collection techniques.

    + Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas.

    Requirements and Qualifications:

    + You must have at least 5 years of on-air experience, including some experience turning investigative / data-driven stories.

    + Previous anchoring experience is required.

    + Strong "in-the-field and live" skills

    + 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

    EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

    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.

     

    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.