Senior Sports Anchor & Multimedia Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Sports Director to produce and anchor sports reports across platforms, delivering engaging content that meets newsroom standards.

You will lead sports coverage, respond to breaking events, coordinate with the sports team, and participate in promotional activities while mentoring junior reporters. This role is on-site with a focus on local and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in sports reporting or anchoring.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Superior on-air presence and storytelling ability.
• Experience guiding and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Produces and anchors sports reports for multiple platforms.
• Writes and edits sports stories with clarity and concision.
• Coordinates with sports team and produces comprehensive coverage.
• Responds to breaking sports events and newsroom situations.
• Shoots video, edits clips, and maintains equipment.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.

Skills

Sports reporting/anchoring experience

English fluency

Strong on-air presence

Mentoring others

Deadline-driven

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Sports Director to produce and anchor sports reports across platforms, delivering engaging content that meets newsroom standards.

You will lead sports coverage, respond to breaking events, coordinate with the sports team, and participate in promotional activities while mentoring junior reporters. This role is on-site with a focus on local and digital platforms.