News Anchor

Sinclair Inc
  • Dayton, OH
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Dayton 24/7 (WKEF) is seeking a dynamic, high-impact News Anchor to lead our newscasts and help shape the future of local journalism in Ohio. This is not a read-the-news positionthis 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 dont just present the newsthey lead coverage, mentor teams, and drive content across platforms.

    What Youll Do

    As an Anchor, you will be a central leader in our newsroom and a key driver of daily content. You will:

    • 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.

    About Us

    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. Sinclairs 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? Lets talk.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDayton, OH

    Skills

    • Broadcast Journalismunmatched
    • Broadcastingunmatched
    • Entertainment and Mediaunmatched
    • Journalismunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Local Newsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
    • News Reportingunmatched
    • Newsroomunmatched
    • Podcastingunmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Sportsunmatched
    • Storytellingunmatched
    • Television Broadcastingunmatched

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