Nexstar Media Group Inc. is hiring: Anchor, Sports in Huntsville

Anchor, Sports page is loaded## Anchor, Sportslocations: AL-Huntsville;200 Holmes Avenue (Tribune-WHNT)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-38401North Alabama's News Leader, WHNT News 19 in Huntsville, Alabama is looking for a passionate storyteller who gets local sports. You will lead our digital and on-air sports coverage. This is a rare opportunity in a community consistently voted one of the best places to live in the United States. North Alabama’s thriving job market, low cost of living, and high quality of life are some of the reasons for the top ranking. We are looking for someone with a polished on-air presence, an enthusiastic leader with a strong work ethic. If you know how to put together a great coverage plan and build solid sports sources, we want to hear from you. Applicants must include a link to on-air work with the application.The Sports Director produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful way to news consumers.Job Summary: The Sports Director will shoot, report, and edit local sports stories for broadcasts on-air and on all digital platforms. Anchoring sportscasts is included in regular duties. Will be working individually or as part of a team to produce compelling content on deadline.Essential Duties and Responsibilities· Leads, motivates, and schedules sports team· 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 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 news managers 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 other platforms· Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms· Interacts with viewers and users on social media sitesRequirements & Skills:· Experience in sports reporting & anchoring· 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· Experience guiding, directing and motivating others· Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills· 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 – including weekendsGeneral Responsibilities: Developing, reporting and coverage of local sports stories Shooting and editing sports video Finding and reporting stores that target our key/core viewers Live reports Staying current on sports topics, local teams and local sports developments through reading, research and contact with sports sources Posting sports stories, commentary on all station Social Media platforms Learning and implementing all Newsroom technology Develop sources and generate ideas Other duties as assigned Good writing skills and ability to function under deadline pressure Shooting and video editing skills required Strong communication skillsEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr