Reporter, Sports

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Tyler, TX is seeking a Sports Reporter responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing sports stories for multiple platforms.

You will produce and present sports reports across all platforms, ensure that content meets journalistic standards, and work closely with the sports team to deliver comprehensive coverage while responding to breaking events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in broadcast journalism.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports and related activities.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, capture visual content and edit sports stories for multiple platforms.
• Produce and present sports reports for all platforms.
• Ensure content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Write and deliver sports stories clearly and concisely.
• Respond to breaking sports events and urgent newsroom situations.
• Shoot video, set up and execute video shots, maintain equipment.
• Edit video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

Leadership/mentoring

Team collaboration

On-air presence

Coaching others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

The Sports Reporter is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms.

• 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 & Skills

• 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
• 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