CNY Central seeking Sports Director and News Anchor

SYRACUSE -- Get those resume reels ready! CNY Central is looking to fill not one, but two jobs on the anchor desks at 1030 James Street. Parent company Sinclair Broadcast Group has provided to us postings for a CBS5 (WTVH) anchor/producer, and a posting for Sports Director of the entire cluster, including NBC3 (WSTM) and CW6 (WSTM 3.2).

As of right now, no word on what's next for current CNY Central Sports Director Tommy Sladek, who earned his current title in 2021, three years after joining CNY Central as an MMJ. Among his accomplishments in Syracuse, Sladek helped launch the station's "Orange Zone" podcast, which won a regional Edward R. Murrow Award and a NYS Broadcasters Association award last year.

Also no word yet behind the anchor vacancy at WTVH.

We'll update if we hear more... if you know anything, our Contact Form is the place to check in, whether you want to identify yourself or remain anonymous. For now, here are the job postings:

Job #1 - CNY Central Sports Director

Here is the Sports Director posting as provided by SBG. For the WTVH anchor/producer job, keep scrolling down.

Position/Title: Sports Director Details: WSTM/WTVH/CW6 is seeking an experienced, hands-on Sports Director. Vacancy Type: Full Time Date Posted: 8/8/2024 Closing Date: 8/8/2024 City: Syracuse State: New York Requirements: WSTM/WTVH/CW6 is seeking an experienced, hands-on Sports Director.  To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of three years of experience anchoring and reporting sports for a commercial TV station.  You must have a passion for going beyond scores and highlights and telling real stories.  A college degree in journalism or related field is required.  Strong writing, photography, and nonlinear editing skills are a must.  We are looking for someone who can create memorable stories, has a strong work ethic, as well as time management and live shot skills. Demonstrated knowledge of how to position great content on-air and on our website, mobile and social media platforms is required.  You must work well independently and as part of a team in a high energy, creative and collaborative environment. We are looking for a strong team player with competitive drive who upholds high journalistic and ethical standards, under deadline pressure.  Previous supervisory skills a plus! A reel with examples of both news and sports is preferred. Responsibilities include: Responsible for field reporting daily resulting in stories presented in the newscast and online Videotaping footage with and without a tripod for use in stories Editing footage for use in stories Accurately posting stories online and through social media with still photos and video Plans and researches future stories for use in daily coverage Professionally anchors newscast by delivering sports scripts that are clear and concise for viewers, while providing appropriate unscripted content Participates in frequent public appearances and community events  Writing compelling stories with a relentless attention to detail and accuracy Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Maintain assigned photography gear and vehicles and operate in a safe manner You must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record Staying informed of local sports teams Meeting daily deadlines College degree is preferred. Other responsibilities as assigned. Final compensation range for this role is $51,000 - $56,000 annually. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ 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. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace! About Us Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team! 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. Contact: Sinclair Broadcast Group Apply Online URL: https://edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2002/job/13172

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Job #2 - WTVH Anchor / Producer

Here is the official posting provided by SBG to CNYTVNews.com:

Position/Title: News Anchor/Producer

Details: WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH is looking for a dynamic full-time Anchor with producing skills and the opportunity to be a leading ‘face’ of our WTVH-CBS 5 brand. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. Our anchors are leaders who participate in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly. A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation and growing a brand and presence on all digital platforms is mandatory! Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces our ‘digital first’ approach and someone who uses social media effectively to consistently engage with the audience. Collaboration is a big part of this role!

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 8/8/2024

Closing Date: 10/7/2024

City: Syracuse

State: New York

Requirements: WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH is looking for a dynamic full-time Anchor with producing skills and the opportunity to be a leading ‘face’ of our WTVH-CBS 5 brand. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. Our anchors are leaders who participate in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly. A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation and growing a brand and presence on all digital platforms is mandatory! Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces our ‘digital first’ approach and someone who uses social media effectively to consistently engage with the audience. Collaboration is a big part of this role! The ideal candidate will have: Strong Leadership skills Smooth/pleasant delivery Strong writing skills and news judgment Sharp video shooting and editing skills Exemplary communication skills Requirements and Qualifications: You must have at least some on-air experience Live commercial television experience is a must Strong "in-the-field and live" skills Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel Final compensation range for this role is $19.23 - $23.08 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ 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.   Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace! About Us Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team! 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.

Contact: Sinclair Broadcast Group

Apply Online URL: https://edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2002/job/13170

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