AM Reporter Job at Sinclair Broadcast Group in Arlington

7 News in the nation’s capital is looking for an energetic, versatile morning storyteller to help usbuild our growing AM audience across all platforms.

This job involves multiple live shots from the field each morning as well as the ability to effectively craft and execute stories in the studio.

A self-starter who loves to dig but can also quickly process and report the important facts in breaking news will be a great fit for this role.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE :

• Knows how important the morning show is, loves the shift and the vibe.
• Wants to work as part of a team, getting the DMV (District, Maryland and Virginia) prepared for the day.
• Knows the news, can gather and deliver any kind of story in an impactful, engaging way on-air and on digital / social platforms.
• Understands the digital news cycle of updating and adding to your story throughout the shift.
• Is committed to journalistic standards of fairness and objectivity.
• Takes pride in finding A block enterprise stories that set 7 News apart from the competition.
• Able to engage with and foster relationships with local leaders and sources.
• Brings a positive, collaborative attitude every day.
• Understands news is not a 9-to-5 job. Willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

The usual stuff :

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 Sinclair

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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