General Assignment Reporter – WBMA, Birmingham

Date: September 25, 2014
Position: General Assignment ReporterTracking Code 2138
Make your mark in Broadcasting. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the nation, programming 167 stations located in 77 geographically diverse markets after pending transactions. Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believes in a vision and is dedicated to making Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. a communications powerhouse. We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

WBMA-TV is looking for a take-charge reporter to help us continue to grow our newscasts! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. You should be able to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills a great work ethic and a can-do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills. Thrives on breaking stories and thinks web/social media first.

A proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems is required. Strong writing and copy editing skills are a must. 3 years of experience as a Reporter. Must be able to work well under deadline pressure.

When applying online, please include a recent web link of your work. If you do not have a link to your work, please apply online and then send a non-returnable DVD of a recent newscast to:
WBMA
Attn: News Director
800 Concourse Parkway #200
Birmingham, AL 35244
Please, no phone calls.

If you have the required experience and skills, please apply online, at www.sbgi.net
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Job Location: Birmingham, AL
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

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