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Sinclair Broadcast Group Weekend Sports Anchor/MMJ in Columbia, South Carolina
WACH has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weekend Sports Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ). The ideal candidate will be able to anchor, report, produce and shoot/edit video for daily sports segments, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. Candidates will also actively engage our digital audience through relevant posts on key social media platforms. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current sporting events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.
Skills and Experience:
Sharp sports and news judgement
The ability to tell an 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 anchoring/reporting
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!
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.