Abilene,TX
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Abilene KTAB/KRBC is looking for its next great Sports MMJ/Anchor! We are the powerhouse news station in the market and we need someone ready to tell amazing stories and cover amazing athletes. This position reports weekdays and anchors on the weekends.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms
- Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity & 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
JOB EXPERIENCE
• Superior on-air presence.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
REQUIREMENTS
• 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
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems & communicate with a team to shape a solution
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar