Flood Digital Networks, LLC & Flood Communications is hiring: Weekend Sports Anc

About Gray Media: Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WOWT: WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and with our leading broadcast news, we provide award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can’t be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men’s College World Series. Omaha is popular for our downtown which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.

Job Summary/Description: The Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter position is for a voracious news gatherer. The primary responsibilities of this position are to shoot, report, and edit local sports stories for First Alert 6 broadcasts on-air and on all digital platforms. Anchor sportscasts in weekend newscasts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Develop, report, and cover local sports stories
2. Shoot and edit sports video
3. Find and report high-quality stories that target our key/core viewers
4. Stay current on sports topics, local teams, and local sports developments through reading, research, and contact with sports sources
5. Write and post sports stories to FirstAlert6.com daily
6. Post sports stories/commentary on all station social media platforms
7. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communication, or related field preferred but prior experience would be given consideration.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a television sports reporter.
3. Strong sports knowledge is a requirement
4. Good writing skills and ability to function under deadline pressure
5. Shooting and video editing skills required

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references.