Sinclair Broadcast Group
News Anchor
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.KOMO is looking for an experienced main news anchor with a proven track record of excellence on all platforms. This position requires a solid broadcaster skilled at handling live breaking news and other unscripted moments, both in-studio and on location.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent storytelling and writing skills, with a body of work that reflects an ability to regularly create relevant, impactful stories.
KOMO anchors collaborate on our shows and produce content daily, for television, digital and social media.
A candidate for this position must understand and embrace these concepts and be ready, willing and able to consistently engage with the audience.
In short, we are seeking a seasoned broadcast professional who’s also a contemporary content creator—a serious television journalist who’s also a digital native.
To be considered, you’ll need to show evidence of both.
As a KOMO anchor, you are expected to be a leader-by-example and a great newsroom citizen.
We are very serious about holding our anchors to the highest journalistic standards.
Essential Duties and Requirements include the following:
Willing and able to own a content franchise, topic or beat
Must be a team leader who works well with others
Must be a self-starter who can generate impactful story ideas
Self-sufficient as a content creator and collaborator on all platforms
Willing to regularly produce enterprise stories for all platforms
Effective at conducting virtual interviews and using social/digital tools
A digital native who posts content on assigned platforms daily
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications -
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
This is not a position for beginners.
Five to seven years anchoring experience in a mid-sized to upper-ranked market is required.
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 8096652264.
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 $180,000.00 to $250,000.00.
Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent storytelling and writing skills, with a body of work that reflects an ability to regularly create relevant, impactful stories.
KOMO anchors collaborate on our shows and produce content daily, for television, digital and social media.
A candidate for this position must understand and embrace these concepts and be ready, willing and able to consistently engage with the audience.
In short, we are seeking a seasoned broadcast professional who’s also a contemporary content creator—a serious television journalist who’s also a digital native.
To be considered, you’ll need to show evidence of both.
As a KOMO anchor, you are expected to be a leader-by-example and a great newsroom citizen.
We are very serious about holding our anchors to the highest journalistic standards.
Essential Duties and Requirements include the following:
Willing and able to own a content franchise, topic or beat
Must be a team leader who works well with others
Must be a self-starter who can generate impactful story ideas
Self-sufficient as a content creator and collaborator on all platforms
Willing to regularly produce enterprise stories for all platforms
Effective at conducting virtual interviews and using social/digital tools
A digital native who posts content on assigned platforms daily
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications -
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
This is not a position for beginners.
Five to seven years anchoring experience in a mid-sized to upper-ranked market is required.
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 8096652264.
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 $180,000.00 to $250,000.00.
Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.