Weekend Sports Anchor/MMJ

  • Full Time
  • Anywhere

WPRI

Nexstar Media Group,Inc.

DESCRIPTION

12 News in Providence, RI is looking for a full-time Weekend Sports Anchor / MMJ. The Sports Anchor / MMJ produces, reports, and anchors sports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to viewers.

 


JOB EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
    • Broadcast experience in sports reporting or anchoring

     

 


REQUIREMENTS

  • Comprehensive knowledge of New England 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
  • 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 driver’s license with a safe driving record
  • Flexibility to work any shift

 


ADDITIONAL INFO

• 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 shooting, writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming and other content
• Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Maintains video equipment
• Shoots and edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital content
• Writes stories for our websites and other digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites


HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

https://www.wpri.com/jobs/