News 3 Now is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor/MMJ to join our team in “America’s greatest college sports town” — Madison, Wisconsin. Our sports department aggressively covers the Wisconsin Badgers, the Green Bay Packers, and local high school sports. We’re looking for a dynamic, high-energy, engaging storyteller who can go beyond the scores and connect with both hardcore sports fans and casual viewers.
What You’ll Do
Work closely with and report to the Sports Director
Anchor weekend sports segments with credibility, poise, personality and strong live presence
Publish content and engage audiences across web, mobile and social platforms; contribute photos, video and text updates throughout the day
Bring the energy of live reporting to the anchor desk and into the field
Enterprise exclusive stories and develop unique, compelling sports content
Shoot and edit highlights, press conferences and feature stories
Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news and special project assignments
Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, accentuate enterprise angles and include exclusive content
Develop and maintain a strong network of sources to break stories of significance
Write and edit scripts with viewer interaction and digital engagement in mind
Work with producers and reporters to build up the big sports stories of the day
Summarize complex information into clear, easy-to-understand components
Operate mobile transmission devices and use the latest newsgathering technology
Juggle multiple stories and projects at once while consistently meeting deadlines
Appear on behalf of the station at public events and be an active presence in the community
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Journalism or a related field (or equivalent experience; related military experience considered)
Demo reel that accurately reflects your everyday work
Strong on-air presence that connects with viewers, with the versatility to both anchor and report
Broad knowledge of sporting events and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing that passion with viewers
Knowledge of journalistic standards and ethics, especially as they relate to on-air presentation of sports stories
Excellent, accurate and comprehensive writing skills, including for broadcast and digital
Ability to generate non-traditional, creative approaches to sports storytelling
Proven ability to develop sources, enterprise stories and ask tough, accountability-focused questions
Strong live reporting skills, able to work fast and efficiently under tight deadlines
Eagerness to be actively involved in the local community
Additional Requirements
Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and other field technology
Able to work in all weather conditions and work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
Valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
If you’re a versatile, enterprising sports journalist who can bring energy, creativity and accountability-driven reporting to our sports coverage, we want to see your resume and reel.
We offer a professional, challenging work environment, competitive compensation, and benefits package, and we encourage our employees to grow professionally with us.
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What You’ll Do
Work closely with and report to the Sports Director
Anchor weekend sports segments with credibility, poise, personality and strong live presence
Publish content and engage audiences across web, mobile and social platforms; contribute photos, video and text updates throughout the day
Bring the energy of live reporting to the anchor desk and into the field
Enterprise exclusive stories and develop unique, compelling sports content
Shoot and edit highlights, press conferences and feature stories
Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news and special project assignments
Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, accentuate enterprise angles and include exclusive content
Develop and maintain a strong network of sources to break stories of significance
Write and edit scripts with viewer interaction and digital engagement in mind
Work with producers and reporters to build up the big sports stories of the day
Summarize complex information into clear, easy-to-understand components
Operate mobile transmission devices and use the latest newsgathering technology
Juggle multiple stories and projects at once while consistently meeting deadlines
Appear on behalf of the station at public events and be an active presence in the community
Qualifications
B.S. degree in Journalism or a related field (or equivalent experience; related military experience considered)
Demo reel that accurately reflects your everyday work
Strong on-air presence that connects with viewers, with the versatility to both anchor and report
Broad knowledge of sporting events and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing that passion with viewers
Knowledge of journalistic standards and ethics, especially as they relate to on-air presentation of sports stories
Excellent, accurate and comprehensive writing skills, including for broadcast and digital
Ability to generate non-traditional, creative approaches to sports storytelling
Proven ability to develop sources, enterprise stories and ask tough, accountability-focused questions
Strong live reporting skills, able to work fast and efficiently under tight deadlines
Eagerness to be actively involved in the local community
Additional Requirements
Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and other field technology
Able to work in all weather conditions and work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
Valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
If you’re a versatile, enterprising sports journalist who can bring energy, creativity and accountability-driven reporting to our sports coverage, we want to see your resume and reel.
We offer a professional, challenging work environment, competitive compensation, and benefits package, and we encourage our employees to grow professionally with us.
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