7News is looking for a take-charge General Assignment Reporter to help us continue to grow and empower our multiplatform news audience. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box on TV and our digital platforms.
The ideal candidate should be able to develop contacts, pitch impactful enterprise "On Your Side" brand stories. Only the strongest of storytellers with great attitudes should apply. The best person for this job loves to be chasing the important stories across our area, has an excellent understanding of the use of social media and breaking stories on digital first. Should be willing to work nights, weekends and early mornings as D.C. is a busy news market and stories can break anytime.
No shift will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
- Creating, writing and editing meaningful stories for station's newscast and website
- Must be fully invested in social media audience engagement
- Dynamic live reporting skills
- Ability to adjust for breaking news and convey urgency and immediacy to the viewer
- Understanding of how active live shots are incorporated into storytelling
- Ability to create unique impactful enterprise content, that digs deeper than a news conference
- Connecting with local community members and developing strong sources
- Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
- Working closely with all members of the news team, which would include Managers, Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Directors etc
Additionally, this person should have a:
- Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
- Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
- Great understanding of our "On Your Side" brand in storytelling
- Strong writing and copy-editing skills are a must
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field preferred
- At least 5 years of experience as a Reporter
- Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
About Us
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 .
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.