- Company: Sinclair Broadcast Group
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Salary: Pay not listed
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Sinclair Broadcast Group's WSYX/WTTE station in Columbus, Ohio is hiring a full-time Weekend News Anchor and Reporter. If you're passionate about local news and skilled at breaking stories that matter, this is your opportunity to anchor weekend broadcasts and drive coverage across every platform your audience uses.
About the Role
You'll serve as the face and voice of our weekend news operation, anchoring live broadcasts while actively reporting on the stories shaping our community. This full-time position combines on-air anchoring with investigative reporting and multi-platform content creation—giving you the visibility and impact that define modern broadcast journalism.
What You'll Do
- Anchor weekend news broadcasts with professionalism and clarity
- Research, investigate, and report on local stories that matter to Columbus viewers
- Conduct interviews and gather information from sources and the community
- Write news copy, scripts, and story packages to broadcast and journalistic standards
- Create and publish content across digital platforms, websites, and social media to expand our reach
- Collaborate with reporters, producers, and management on story selection and news judgment
- Meet deadlines across multiple newscasts and digital publishing schedules
- Perform additional duties as assigned by news management
What We're Looking For
- Proven ability to research, develop, and execute news stories from concept to broadcast
- Strong writing skills and solid news judgment
- Engaging on-air presentation and commanding presence
- Experience producing content for social media, websites, and digital platforms
- Familiarity with news gathering tools, newsroom software, and digital publishing workflows
- Background in broadcast journalism or related field
- Ability to work weekends and adapt to the demands of live television
About Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sinclair Broadcast Group operates one of the nation's largest television station portfolios, delivering local news and content that connects communities. At WSYX/WTTE in Columbus, we're committed to in-depth reporting and journalism that serves Central Ohio.
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- Role News Anchor – Reporter
- Employer Sinclair Broadcast Group
- Location Columbus, Ohio
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted June 27, 2026
- Apply by August 1, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (317 words)
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- Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
- Study background information to prepare for programs or interviews.
- Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
- Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
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