General Assignment Reporter Job at Sinclair Inc. in Asheville
Sinclair Inc., Asheville, NC, United States, 28814
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WLOS News13 in beautiful Asheville, NC is looking for a take-charge General Assignment Reporter to help us continue to grow and empower our audiences! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas, gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills and thrive on breaking stories.
Main responsibilities include:
- Pitch, gather, write, and present meaningful stories for the station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms
- Provide news on-air as directed by the news management team
- Engage with local community members
- Review material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
- Work closely with all members of the news team, including Producers, Editors, Anchors, and News Directors
Additional qualifications:
- Proven knowledge and experience with current media creation tools and newsroom systems
- Ability to tell stories across multiple platforms
- Strong writing and copy-editing skills
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Reporter
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY: Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Employment practices are not influenced by 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.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
- Broadcast Media Production and Distribution