Sports Editor & Anchor: Lead Local Coverage & Live Production
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Job summary
NCWLIFE is seeking a Sports Editor / Anchor to lead sports coverage across NCWLIFE Television and The Wenatchee World, delivering timely, engaging journalism for TV, digital, and print in Wenatchee, WA.
You will oversee live production, mentor reporters, and host the sports segments, while coordinating with school districts and advertisers to grow audience and sponsorship opportunities.
Qualifications
- Experience with live production systems in local sports broadcasting/livestreaming.
- Experience creating sports content and coaching others.
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Ability to lead a team and meet daily deadlines.
- Passion for local sports storytelling across platforms.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee all sports coverage and set editorial priorities.
- Plan and manage game broadcasting/livestreaming, including freelancers and school district liaison.
- Host and deliver the sports segment on the NCWLIFE Evening News.
- Mentor sports reporters and ensure consistent coverage quality.
- Lead the Athlete of the Week program and engage the community.
- Develop comprehensive sports coverage plans for digital, print, and TV.
- Collaborate with newsroom, production, and advertising to align goals.
- Plan the Best of Preps Awards event.
- Develop sponsorship opportunities with advertising around sports coverage.
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Job description
NCWLIFE is seeking a Sports Editor / Anchor to lead sports coverage across NCWLIFE Television and The Wenatchee World, delivering timely, engaging journalism for TV, digital, and print in Wenatchee, WA.
You will oversee live production, mentor reporters, and host the sports segments, while coordinating with school districts and advertisers to grow audience and sponsorship opportunities.
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