Weekend Sports Anchor: Dynamic, Break-Ready On-Air Leader

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Little Rock seeks a Sports Anchor to produce and anchor sports reports across on-air and digital platforms, delivering clear, engaging content for local audiences.

The ideal candidate has a strong on-air presence, extensive sports knowledge and at least five years of experience in sports reporting or anchoring, with proficiency in writing, editing and adapting to breaking events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or 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.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify developmental needs of others and coach or mentor.
• Proficiency with office equipment; ability to meet deadlines and multitask.
• Ability to listen effectively and work with a team to solve problems.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• The Sports Anchor produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a clear and engaging manner.
• Writes and delivers sports stories, assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming.
• Responds to breaking sports events and urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Shoots video for sports reports, sets up shots, and edits video clips for TV and emedia content.
• Interacts with viewers on social media and participates in promotional activities.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

Sports reporting

Anchoring

English fluency

Communication skills

Deadline management

Leadership / mentoring

Driver's license

Flexibility

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Little Rock seeks a Sports Anchor to produce and anchor sports reports across on-air and digital platforms, delivering clear, engaging content for local audiences.

The ideal candidate has a strong on-air presence, extensive sports knowledge and at least five years of experience in sports reporting or anchoring, with proficiency in writing, editing and adapting to breaking events.