Nexstar Media Group
Anchor III, Sports
Nexstar Media Group, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329
The
Sports Anchor
produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.Responsibilities:
Produces and presents sports reports for all platformsEnsures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityWrites and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise mannerAssists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming and other contentResponds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as requiredWorks closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverageParticipates in promotional activities including public appearancesPerforms special projects and other duties as assignedShoots video for sports reportsSets up, composes, and executes video shotsMaintains video equipmentEdits video clips for television broadcasts and e-Media contentWrites stories for the website and other e-Media platformsInteracts with viewers and users on social media sitesMinimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceComprehensive knowledge of sports and sports-related activitiesFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when requiredMinimum five years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring (More or less depending on market size)Superior on-air presenceExperience guiding, directing, and motivating othersAbility to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skillsProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solutionValid driver’s license with a good driving recordFlexibility to work any shiftPhysical Demands & Work Environment:
The Sports Anchor must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Sports Anchor must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and be able to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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Sports Anchor
produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.Responsibilities:
Produces and presents sports reports for all platformsEnsures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityWrites and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise mannerAssists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming and other contentResponds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as requiredWorks closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverageParticipates in promotional activities including public appearancesPerforms special projects and other duties as assignedShoots video for sports reportsSets up, composes, and executes video shotsMaintains video equipmentEdits video clips for television broadcasts and e-Media contentWrites stories for the website and other e-Media platformsInteracts with viewers and users on social media sitesMinimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceComprehensive knowledge of sports and sports-related activitiesFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when requiredMinimum five years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring (More or less depending on market size)Superior on-air presenceExperience guiding, directing, and motivating othersAbility to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skillsProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solutionValid driver’s license with a good driving recordFlexibility to work any shiftPhysical Demands & Work Environment:
The Sports Anchor must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Sports Anchor must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and be able to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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