Sinclair Broadcast Group
Investigative Reporter/Anchor_
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Rochester, New York, United States, 14651
**WHAM** : Rochester’s news and marketing leader in Upstate New York. We’re hard-working, award-winning, and we believe in the value of each and every team member.**WHAM-TV** and **WUHF-TV** is seeking a dynamic News Reporter Anchor for our evening newscast! The person we are seeking to join our on-air team will bring a unique combination of journalistic and broadcasting skills. In this role, you will provide content for our local multiple platforms (broadcast and digital) while maintaining a robust presence on social media channels.The reporter/anchor anchors assigned newscast(s) and reports investigative stories. Strong on-air presentation skills are a must along with the ability to gather information and present news reports on air from the field and in the studio. The reporter/anchor will also provide engaging content for the station’s website and social media channels and must have the ability to shoot and edit video as needed.**Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:**+ Sharp news judgment and editorial decision-making+ The ability to effectively anchor from the studio as conduct interviews and gather information in the field.+ The ability to generate his/her/their own investigative story ideas daily.+ Gather and share distinctive content for assigned topics on social media channels throughout shift.+ Investigate, report, and write significant stories under deadline pressure and appear on camera – both live and recorded.+ Create editorial content for the station’s website in a timely manner.+ Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal+ Must be able to shoot with an HD video camera and edit video using non-linear video editing equipment under deadline pressure.+ Hours: Must be available to work all shifts, including evenings, overnights, holidays, early mornings, and weekends.**Qualifications:**+ College degree with emphasis on Broadcast Journalism or Communications preferred.+ Four years minimum experience preferred including prior news reporting and anchoring.+ Working knowledge of television news photography and technology.+ A valid driver’s license.+ Strong visual storytelling, creativity, organizational skills, digging for information, and resourcefulness desired.+ The ability to work well with others is a must along with a positive “can-do” attitude.+ Previous experience working in a team environment is a must.+ Knowledge of the greater Rochester area is a plus.**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!**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.The base salary compensation range for this role is $75,000 to $100,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.