Sports Director

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TAPP Film in the United States seeks a Sports Director who will produce and anchor sports reports across all platforms with clarity and engaging storytelling.

You will write, edit, and deliver stories, respond to breaking events, mentor junior reporters, shoot and edit video, and participate in promotions. This role requires strong communication and a proven track record in sports journalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in sports reporting or anchoring.
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports and related activities.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to coach or mentor others to improve knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms.
• Writes and delivers sports stories clearly and concisely.
• Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom 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 and sets up shots.
• Maintains video equipment and 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.

Skills

Sports reporting

Anchor experience

On-air presence

Leadership / mentoring

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

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