Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is hiring: Sports Director, News Anchor in Webb Additi

Overview

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WDHN-TV has an immediate opening for a Sports Director / Anchor. See why so many people are discovering this hidden jewel of a city, moving to Dothan. Our rate for new arrivals is among the top cities in the country. It\'s not just because of our warm climate and friendly people, we\'re also just a few miles and a short drive from pristine Gulf Coast beaches.

Responsibilities

• Produces and anchors 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
• Produces and anchors weekend news and sports
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content
• Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required
• Develops comprehensive sports coverage
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Shoots video for sports reports
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution