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
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