Weekend Sports Anchor
nexstar media
📍 arkansas little rock united states🕐 23d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
The Sports Anchor 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:
* 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
* Minimum five years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring (More or less depending on market size)
* 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