Iowa's News Now is looking for a dynamic full-time 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
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- 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
- Must have driver's license with clean driving record
We offer an excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, three weeks of vacation for new hires, HSA and FSA , EAP and much more! Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 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.