Sports Reporter
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Job Description
Lansing Michigan is home to Magic Johnson John Smoltz Tom Izzo and Ryan Miller. Its also home to the next great sports reporter.
WLNS-TV the CBS affiliate in this sports-crazy Big Ten town has a rare opening for a job in our sports department.
If all you can do is play-by-play and locker room interviews dont bother applying. We need a sports reporter. Youll be expected to make contacts come up with story ideas and follow and break the news of sports. Wewant a story finder as well as a storyteller.
This isnot a 9-to-5 job. And its not for the faint of heart. There are long days and strange hours. You will work weekends. You will shoot your own stuff. You will get to anchor but that wont be the bulk of your job.
For our part - were committedto sports. WLNS is responsible for producing the MSU Coaches Show - which is broadcast statewide - from August through March. When the football team goes to a bowl game were there. We do various sports specials throughout the year including a Big 10 football preview a bowl special and a special each week the Spartans remain in the NCAA basketball tournament. We also have the 5th Quarter - an award-winning high school football/basketball show each Friday night.
But we dont limit ourselves to football and basketball. We cover a host of high school and Spartan sports - including but not limited to hockey baseball softball soccer golf and track. Our market is alsohome to a minor league baseball team and the Michigan International Speedway.
Yes we follow the Lions Tigers and Red Wings but dont count on spending any time in Detroit. We like to keep the focus local.
Qualifications: a degree in journalism communications or a related field. Strong writing editing and shooting skills. A passion for sports in all of its forms and deep knowledge of sports history. Newsroom experience of some kind is strongly preferred.
Be sure to include a link to your tape. Examples of reporting on your resume tape (whether its sports or not) are required. Tapes that only include anchoring stand ups and interviews will not be considered.
No phone calls.
- 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:
- Bachelors 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
- 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 drivers license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
- Examples of reporting on your resume tape (whether it is sports or not) are required. Tapes that only include anchoring stand ups and interviews will not be considered.
Employment Type
Full-Time
