Details:

The Sports Anchor produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. 

Experience:

•     Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms

•    Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

•    Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner

•    Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content

•    Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required

•    Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage

•    Participates in promotional activities including public appearances

•    Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

•    Shoots video for sports reports

•    Sets up, composes and executes video shots

•    Maintains video equipment

•    Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content

•    Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms

•    Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Requirements:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

•    Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities

•    Fluency in English

•    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required

•    Minimum five years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring (More or less depending on market size)

•    Superior on-air presence

•    Experience guiding, directing and motivating others

•    Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills

•    Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

•    Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

•    Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution

•    Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

•    Flexibility to work any shift

Contact:

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar 

Apply Online URL:

https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/Sports-Anchor-and-Reporter_REQ-36028?locationRegionStateProvince=745d76f06d2b41738aecee630c5888a0 

Job Req #: 36028    

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