Description

The Sports Reporter collects, analyzes, and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

• Reports Sports News stories for broadcast and digital
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Pitches stories to the Sports Director and Newsroom Managers that are relevant to the local community
• Discusses issues with the Sports Director and/or Newsroom Managers to establish priorities
• Shoots and edits sporting events, and when needed, news events
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Operates OBS/VMIX broadcast equipment
• Creates content for streaming service
• Potential for hosting/leading podcast style sports programming

Requirements & Skills:

• B achelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)
• 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
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

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