Sinclair Inc.

Anchor/Reporter

Sinclair Inc.  •  Portland, OR (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description



We are looking for a dynamic, high-energy Anchor/Reporter to join our morning team. This role is ideal for a take-charge journalist who thrives in a fast-paced, live environment and brings creativity, urgency, and strong editorial judgment to every broadcast.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary Live Desk Anchor during our morning show, delivering breaking news and developing stories with clarity, accuracy, and urgency
  • Provide live updates and continuous coverage as stories evolve throughout the broadcast
  • Report and produce general assignment stories as needed
  • Step into the field as a live reporter as needed, delivering compelling, on-the-ground coverage
  • Anchor a one-hour daily ARC (Authentic, Relevant, Community) program following the morning show, focusing on meaningful community-driven content
  • Collaborate with producers and newsroom leadership to develop fresh, engaging content and segments
  • Contribute innovative ideas to enhance the overall morning show experience

Digital & Social Expectations:

  • Actively engage with audiences across digital and social platforms
  • Create and contribute content that aligns with current social media trends
  • Demonstrate strong digital storytelling skills, including writing for web and posting video content
  • Help grow audience engagement through creative, platform-specific strategies

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in live anchoring, reporting, or a similar on-air role
  • Strong breaking news instincts and the ability to ad-lib confidently in live situations
  • Versatility to handle both in-studio and field reporting assignments
  • Excellent storytelling, writing, and communication skills
  • A strong understanding of digital platforms and audience engagement strategies
  • Energetic, self-motivated, and collaborative mindset
  • Passion for community-focused journalism

What We’re Looking For:

  • A high-energy, idea-driven journalist who isn’t afraid to lead
  • Someone who thrives under pressure and excels in unscripted, live moments
  • A team player who brings creativity, accountability, and a strong work ethic every day

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 Sinclair:

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found 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.

Sinclair Inc.

About Sinclair Inc.

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

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At Sinclair, we believe in Enriching Local Lives.

We serve the communities where we live and work through meaningful connections, trusted reporting and principled journalism.

Local news is at the heart of Sinclair. Our focus is to enrich the lives of the local communities we serve by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences. Our commitment is to track the truth, providing context and perspective in our reporting, and serving our communities with valuable and, at times, life-saving information. We value our viewers and our journalists who work hard each day to serve the communities in which they live. Our stations have been honored with more than 3,000 awards for their work over the last 6 years, including 200+ Edward R. Murrow Awards and 500+ Emmy Awards.

Outside of News, our content strategy is driven by AMP Media, the company’s overarching content brand, blends industry-leading programming and storytelling with cutting-edge technology and creativity. AMP Media is the umbrella for Sinclair’s original content, including video podcasts and social verticals—merging journalism, technology, and creativity to inform, inspire, and engage audiences nationwide.

In 2025, we launched AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, a unified sales force designed to scale with clients' needs

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Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Cockeysville, Maryland
Year Founded
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Website
sbgi.net
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