News Anchor

Dayton 24/7 (WKEF) is seeking a dynamic, high-impact Morning News Anchor to lead our five-hour live morning broadcasts. This is not a “read-the-news” position—this is a leadership role inside a forward-thinking newsroom where anchors are central to editorial decision-making, storytelling innovation, and audience connection.

At WKEF, our anchors don’t just present the news—they

lead coverage ,

mentor teams , and

drive content across platforms .

What You’ll Do

Anchor newscasts with confidence, clarity, and credibility

Actively participate in

daily editorial meetings , helping shape rundowns and coverage strategy

Produce and contribute

original content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms

Write in a clear, conversational, audience-focused style

Deliver compelling live coverage in breaking news and major event situations

Build strong connections with viewers through

consistent social media engagement

Collaborate closely with producers, reporters, and digital teams to elevate storytelling

Mentor and support MMJs and producers as part of a team-first newsroom culture

Represent the station in the community through events, initiatives, and public engagement

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.

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