General Assignment Reporter
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Before you apply
Salary$43 – $53/hr
LocationArlington, VA, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Minimum 4 years on-air reporting experience in a commercial newsroom
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field
Brings A block, enterprise pitches to the table every day
Knows what's going on in the market and the world at large, online and IRL
Tells a great story on any platform: live breaking news, VOSOT, social post, web piece or in-depth interview
Understands news is 24 hour a day business requiring nights, weekends and holidays
Develops sources and relationships in the community, local government, law enforcement and industry
Understands the fundamental importance of journalistic ethics, objectivity and public trust
Has a positive attitude and works well as a member of a team
Comfortable with strict deadlines
Desire to grow as a reporter and storyteller
Comfortable with challenging feedback
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Flexible spending accounts
Sick leave
Vacation
Personal time
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
About the role
WJLA 7 News in the nation’s capital is looking for a driven, dedicated reporter who wants to make a difference in the most important market in the world. Expectations are high and the right candidate will have the opportunity to be part of stories the nation and the world are talking about.
This newsroom prides itself on putting bad guys behind bars, influencing law and policy, being a voice for the voiceless and holding the powerful to account. Like the sound of that? We want to hear from you.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
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Brings A block, enterprise pitches to the table every day.
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Knows what’s going on in the market and the world at large, online and IRL.
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Tells a great story on any platform. From live breaking news to a quick VOSOT, social post, web piece or in-depth interview.
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Understands news is 24 hour a day business requiring nights, weekends and holidays.
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Develops sources and relationships in the community, local government, law enforcement and industry.
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Understands the fundamental importance of journalistic ethics, objectivity and public trust.
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Has a positive attitude and works well as a member of a team.
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Wants to win
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Nice to have
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Minimum 4 years on-air reporting experience in a commercial newsroom.
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Comfortable with strict deadlines.
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Understands why he/she has two ears and one mouth.
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Desire to grow as a reporter and storyteller.
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Comfortable with challenging feedback.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or a related field.
Legal
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.
Benefits
The hourly compensation range for this role is $43.27 to $53.45. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
About the company
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.
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