Sports Anchor and Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Sports Anchor and Reporter, where your passion for sports meets your storytelling skills. This role involves producing and presenting engaging sports reports across multiple platforms, ensuring high journalistic standards. You will interact with the community through social media, cover breaking news, and participate in promotional activities. With a focus on collaboration, you will work closely with the sports team to deliver comprehensive coverage. If you have a strong on-air presence and a knack for captivating storytelling, this is the perfect opportunity to shine in the broadcast media industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sports reporting or anchoring.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms.
• Writes and delivers sports stories clearly and concisely.
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content.

Skills

Broadcast Journalism

Sports Reporting

Communication Skills

Video Editing

Social Media Interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video Equipment

Office Equipment

Job description

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

• 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 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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