Weekend Sports Anchor Job at Morgan Murphy Media in Madison
Morgan Murphy Media, Madison, WI, United States, 53774
News 3 Now/WISC-TV is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor / Reporter for “America’s greatest college sports town” — Madison, Wisconsin. The sports department aggressively covers the Wisconsin Badgers, the Green Bay Packers, the Milwaukee Brewers, the Milwaukee Bucks, and our local high school sports. If YOU love sports we want YOU to join our team.
News 3 Now produces more than 40 hours of television news a week, and we embrace coverage through our app, social, web site and streaming video channels resulting in a digital stronghold position in the market. The right candidate will innovate on TV as well as digital and social channels. We expect our coverage to meet consumers where they are and connect with them in convenient ways.
We’re looking for a dynamic, high-energy, engaging talent who can tell the stories behind the scores that attract both the sports addict and the non-sports enthusiast.
What you’ll do:
· Shoot, edit, & report live on deadline
· Fill-in as needed during the week
· Publish content and generate story ideas through social media sites
· Use social media to gather and share information
· Work efficiently independently and with others in the sports department
· Work closely with the Sports Director
· Publish content and engage with audiences through social and digital channels
What you’ll bring:
· 4-year degree with an emphasis on journalism preferred
· Prior experience as a television news or sports reporter preferred
· Knowledge of journalistic standards as they relate to the on-air presentation of sports stories
· Accurate and comprehensive writing, shooting, and editing skills
· Ability and eagerness to develop community contacts and become actively involved in community
· Ability to lift and carry camera equipment
What WISC-TV offers:
· We’re a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, our culture and our community
· We are a team of talented and creative professionals. Who wouldn’t want to work with the best in the business?
· Mentoring and training programs to promote success in your role
· Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days and holidays
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