Sinclair Names Taylor Murray as Anchor for The National News Desk

Nationally Syndicated Newscasts Airing Across 80 Stations

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sinclair today announced that journalist Taylor Murray has joined The National News Desk (TND) as an anchor for its nationally syndicated newscasts.

Launched in 2021, The National News Desk delivers comprehensive national, regional, and local news by drawing on the extensive resources of Sinclair local stations across the country. TND currently airs in 80 markets nationwide, across multiple dayparts.

Murray joins Sinclair with more than a decade of experience, with roles ranging from producer and reporter to lead evening anchor in multiple markets. Most recently, she anchored the 4, 5, 7, 10, and 11 p.m. newscasts in Greenville, SC, after serving as an anchor and reporter in Charleston, SC, and holding production roles in New York.

A graduate of Southeastern University with a degree in broadcast journalism, Murray is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Junior League of Washington, and volunteers with Meals on Wheels and the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

“Taylor’s experience, passion, and dedication to fair, fact-based journalism makes her an exceptional addition to The National News Desk team,” said Valeria Riccioli, Director of Content, The National News Desk. “Her versatility and commitment to connecting viewers with impactful stories will strengthen our mission to deliver trusted news to audiences nationwide.”

Murray joins Jan Jeffcoat, Dee Dee Gaton, Mark Boyle, Ryan Smith, Angela Brown, Geoffrey Harris, and Emma Withrow on the anchor desk.

“It’s a tremendous honor to join the dedicated team of journalists at The National News Desk,” said Murray. “With a strong commitment to truth and a genuine curiosity about the issues shaping our communities — locally, nationally, and globally — I’m eager to tell the stories that matter most to our viewers.”

In addition to its daily coverage, The National News Desk includes several distinctive segments, including Spotlight on America, Sinclair’s national investigative reporting unit, producing in-depth, original accountability and enterprise reports, recently winning a National Press Club Award, Fact Check Team, which focuses on fact-checking issues relevant to political discourse and Pulse of America, showcasing local news stories from Sinclair's stations across the country, highlighting various communities and perspectives.

The National News Desk has seen steady growth with a 61% increase in weekly reach over the last three years.*

“The National News Desk elevates some of the most important stories occurring in cities and towns across the country,” said Scott Livingston, SVP of News, Sinclair. “With reporters residing in the communities they cover, The National News Desk has access to real stories from the perspectives of those they affect directly.”

The National News Desk is nationally syndicated across 80 of Sinclair’s stations, and available on TheNationalDesk.com, free of charge with no subscription, log in or authentication required. TND is also available live and on demand on YouTube.

In 2022, Sinclair expanded its coverage with The National Weather Desk, offering viewers in-depth weather-related news, national forecasts, and local weather stories from across its stations.

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 www.sbgi.net.

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*Nielsen Total Persons (P2+) February 2022 to February 2025