General Assignment Reporter

Arlington, VA
Job Description

7 News in the nation's capital is looking for a self-starting, enterprise-focused Reporter to help us build our growing evening and late news audience across all platforms. A great storyteller who builds local contacts and digs to find stories that genuinely impact the market and our target audience. If you're ready to hit the ground running and compete in the country's most important news market - we want to hear from you!


THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

  • Multi-platform news consumer, well-versed in the major storylines of the day and important, ongoing isues.
  • Solid news judgment
  • Writes impactful, balanced and concise copy.
  • Understands the digital news cycle of updating and adding to your story throughout the shift.
  • Skilled at utilizing social media platforms.
  • Committed to journalistic standards and ethics.
  • Takes pride in pitching A block enterprise stories that set 7 News apart from the competition.
  • Comfortable engaging and fostering relationships with local leaders and sources.
  • Performs well under pressure and able to meet strict deadlines.
  • Responds positively to feedback and makes adjustments as required.
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a positive attitude to the team.
  • Understands news is a 24-7 business and may require nights, weekends and holidays.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years reporter experience in Top 40 market.
  • Significant anchor experience a plus.
  • Familiarity with iNews, Avid and Premiere a plus.
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 Sinclair:


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. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at


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? Let's talk.
Posted 2026-03-27

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