Sports Reporter Anchor Job at WJCL 22 in Savannah

Job Description

WJCL-TV, the Hearst-owned ABC station in Savannah, Georgia has an opening for a Sports Reporter / Anchor. Applicant must have proven ability to tell compelling stories, perform dynamic live shots, and must be able to shoot and edit. We look for our sports staff to go beyond highlights and look for compelling community stories. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and anchor sports segment and sports stories
• Serve as a reporter and photographer for gathering and presenting sports stories
• Produce and anchor sports specials
• Post sports stories to digital platforms including social media
• Work with promotions and marketing to provide material for promoting stories and segments
• Work with the assignment desk to plan resources for sports coverage
• Travel to sporting events for coverage at times
• In-person attendance is required

Requirements

• Non-linear editing knowledge, preferable with Adobe Premier
• Knowledge and experience with ENPS
• Broadcasting degree or equivalent preferred
• Highly organized
• Detail-Oriented
• Social Media savvy
• Works well in stressful situations and with deadlines
• Extensive sports knowledge and good news judgment
• Desire to win, especially in breaking news situations
• Team player
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That\'s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family\'s needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry\'s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Seniority level

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type

Employment type: Full-time

Job function

Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution