Local News & Sports Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Northwest Iowa Community College; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Spencer Media Group in Spencer, Iowa is seeking a full-time News Reporter and Sports Play-by-Play Announcer to gather and write local stories, conduct interviews for audio features, and anchor local newscasts. The role includes play-by-play duties for high school football and basketball, with some evenings and weekends required.

Prior on-air experience is preferred but not required, and the candidate should be prepared to engage with the Spencer area community and contribute to multiple outlets

Qualifications

• On-air reporting experience is preferred.
• Play-by-play announcing for sports is a plus.
• Wamiliarity with local community and school athletics helps.

Responsibilities

• Gather and write local news stories for radio and online.
• Conduct interviews for audio features and actuality segments.
• Anchor local newscasts and post stories on website and social media.
• Do play-by-play for regional high school football and basketball games.
• Evenings and weekends may be required.

Skills

On-air reporting

Play-by-play commentary

Interviews

Social media management

Job description

Spencer Media Group in Spencer, Iowa is seeking a full-time News Reporter and Sports Play-by-Play Announcer to gather and write local stories, conduct interviews for audio features, and anchor local newscasts. The role includes play-by-play duties for high school football and basketball, with some evenings and weekends required.

Prior on-air experience is preferred but not required, and the candidate should be prepared to engage with the Spencer area community and contribute to multiple outlets