Sports Reporter/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks First in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Television and streaming Sports Reporter to deliver compelling sports coverage across broadcast, web, streaming and social media. The ideal candidate will shoot, write, edit, and produce sports content, anchor and produce streaming programs, and develop sources and storylines with a memorable, energetic delivery.

You should be comfortable with editing (Adobe Premiere), ENG cameras, and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, with a link to

Qualifications

• Experience shooting, writing and editing sports content.
• Producing knowledge for digital elements and feature packages.
• College degree required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of ENG cameras and Adobe Premiere.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Provide an online reel of prior work samples.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, write, and edit sports stories
• Anchor and produce sports streaming programming
• Create content for website and social media
• Deliver stories clearly and concisely
• Develop comprehensive coverage of major events
• Familiarity with Missouri teams and storylines
• Respond quickly to breaking sports news
• Participate in promotional activities

Skills

Producing experience

Excellent communication

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Education

College degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

ENG cameras

Job description

Ozarks First in Springfield, MO, is looking for a television and streaming Sports Reporter to join our team. We are focused on delivering compelling sports coverage and storytelling to our viewers on broadcast, web, streaming, and social media.

We do sports differently. We are not looking for candidates to deliver scores and highlights in the last segment of the newscast. We want a storyteller. You must develop sources and develop a pipeline of compelling storylines and information. A strong candidate should have a memorable, energetic, and creative delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience shooting, writing, and editing sports content; producing digital elements; producing feature packages; and streaming shows.

Responsibilities:

• Shoot, write, and edit sports stories
• Anchor and produce sports streaming programming
• Create content for our website and social media platforms
• Deliver sports stories in a clear and concise manner
• Work with news to develop comprehensive coverage of major sporting events
• Familiar with Missouri sports teams, players, and storylines
• Respond to breaking sports news with urgency and clear communication
• Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances

Requirements:

• Knowledge of editing – Adobe Premiere
• Producing knowledge and experience
• College degree
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Open to a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of ENG cameras
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Your application must include a link to an online reel of prior work samples