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Sports Anchor (7177)

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital Media. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to 162 stations located in 79 geographically diverse markets and our Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

WWMT, in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo MI, has a rare opening for a Sports Anchor/Reporter. This position will work with a team of sports journalists to cover all levels of competition ranging from professional teams to high school athletics. WWMT also travels extensively to cover Western Michigan, Michigan State, and the University of Michigan sports. The ideal candidate will have a strong presence on the anchor desk but will be just as comfortable reporting live from the field or shooting highlights of local games. The people of West Michigan take their local sports seriously and so do we.

Skills:
* Ability to lift 40 pounds and operate video camera equipment
* Valid Driver's license
* Ability to work under deadline pressure with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
* Ability to present material on air in live situations with confidence and an engaging style
* Ability to write, shoot, and edit video
* Ability to write, edit, and upload material to digital platforms

Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree - preferably in Journalism
* Two years preferred experience as a sports anchor and reporter

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