Evansville-Henderson,KY
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Eyewitness News (WEHT) serving the Evansville, Indiana, DMA is looking for a sports director to continue our dominance as Your Sports Authority. In addition to gathering, reporting, and anchoring sports casts on all platforms in a clear, engaging and timely manner, the sports director will be responsible for managing our weekly half hour high school football program.
- 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, concise & engaging manner
- Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content
- Manages the sports department
- Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage
- Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
- Shoots video for sports reports
- Sets up, composes and executes video shoots
- Maintains video equipment
- Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital platforms
- Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor's 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
- Excellent command of the English Language.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Superior on-air presence
- 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
To apply go to: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB EXPERIENCE
2-4 years
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or a related field. Excellent news judgement with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues. Strong social media skills and flexibility to work any shift. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required & must have a superior on-air presence.
ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar