Sports Multimedia Journalist
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Job Location:
New Haven, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 25 - 29
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WTNH News 8the ABC affiliate in New Haven Connecticut is looking for a driven multi-skilledSportsMMJto join our team and help lead localsportscoverage across the platforms of WTNH. The ideal candidate will be passionate aboutsportsstorytelling and energized by creating content for broadcast and digital platforms. You will shoot game highlights tell compelling feature stories and produce/host asportsshow for our CTV app.
- Shoot write and editsportsstories that are clear engaging and relevant
- Contribute content to our weeklysportsshows
- Respond to breakingsportsstories and urgent newsroom events
- Coordinate with thesportsteam to create well-rounded coverage
- Engage with viewers through social media and community events
- Maintain gear and ensure high production quality in all reports
- Write stories for and other News 8 platforms
- Bachelors degree in journalism broadcasting or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong knowledge ofsportsandsportsculture at all levels
- Previous experience insportsreporting and anchoring
- Excellent on-camera presence and storytelling skills
- Strong writing editing and digital content creation abilities
- Comfortable working solo in the field and under tight deadlines
- Ability to lead coach and collaborate with team members
- Proficient in video shooting/editing and newsroom software
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record
- Must be flexible to work early mornings evenings weekends and when breaking news occurs
The MMJ 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 and work indoors in environmentally controlled addition the MMJ must 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.
Hourly range for this position is $25 - $29.
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.
