Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter
Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter
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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.
KAMR Local 4 News and Fox 14 News in Amarillo Texas is looking for a weekend sports anchor/sports reporter. We are committed to local sports and good storytelling. If you can write shoot edit produce and anchor this could be your spot. Be sure to include a link to your work. NexstarMedia an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- 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 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 drivers license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
Employment Type
Full-Time
