Sinclair Inc.

News Anchor

Sinclair Inc.  •  Birmingham, AL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Live Desk Anchor — Good Morning Alabama

WBMA/WJSU/WCFT is looking for a dynamic, full-time Live Desk Anchor to join Good Morning Alabama. This role is central to our morning coverage: You’ll lead live desk reporting during breaking news, deliver live traffic updates from the studio and help viewers understand what’s happening as news develops.

The Live Desk Anchor also fills in for our primary anchors as needed, appears regularly in our midday newscast and leads an on-air franchise that runs every other week. We’re looking for an outstanding journalist, a confident communicator and a collaborative team leader who brings strong news judgment, a competitive passion to win and an openness to innovation. A strong social media presence and a commitment to engaging with the audience are important parts of the job.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills
  • A smooth, engaging on-air delivery
  • Sharp breaking-news judgment and the ability to work calmly under pressure
  • Strong writing and ad-libbing skills
  • The ability to explain traffic conditions and breaking news clearly and quickly
  • Strong communication skills and an active interest in audience engagement
  • The ability to develop and deliver a consistent, compelling news franchise

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • At least three years of on-air experience
  • Live commercial television experience
  • Strong live reporting skills, especially during breaking news
  • Exceptional written communication skills and a conversational writing style
  • Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation
  • Flexibility to fill in for primary anchors and contribute to morning and midday newscasts

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by 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.

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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.

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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5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Cockeysville, Maryland
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Website
sbgi.net
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