Sports Director

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

The Sports Director 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:

• Minimum five years' experience in sports reporting or anchoring
• 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
• 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

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.