Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital *** . *** Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all major networks. Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair!
We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team! ****/**** has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weekend News Anchor / Reporter. In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers.
We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. Knowledge of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) process, computer-assisted reporting, and data-driven reporting is required along with familiarity of legal issues related to investigative television news reporting are required. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
- Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories
- Work closely with Producer and Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
- Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on "web extra" content for each investigation
- Maintain an active social *** presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
- Other duties as assigned
Skills: - Exemplary communication skills
- A strong writer
- Sharp wit
- The ability to work well with others
- A self-starter
- The ability to work under deadline and on a flexible schedule that will include evenings and/or weekends is required
Experience: - Live shot experience is required
- Previous experience working in a team environment is a must
- 2-3 years of on-air experience is a must
- 1-2 years of investigative reporting experience
If you have the required experience and skills, please apply online. In addition, include a link of your latest work.
*** Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Job Location Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Company Location HR.****.Cedar Rapids.Cedar Rapids.IA Position Type Full-Time/Regular