Sports Director
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Job Location:
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Sports Director 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:
- Minimum five years experience in sports reporting or anchoring
- 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
- 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
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
