Dynamic Sports MMJ Reporter & Weekend Anchor
North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
Position/Title:
Sports MMJ Reporter / Anchor
Details:
WBTW News 13 is Myrtle Beach/Florence’s #1 rated news team on air and on digital. We’re also a CBS affiliate, owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are looking for a hungry, Sports MMJ Reporter, who will also anchor sportscasts on the weekend. We’re not your typical sports market. Like many others, we cover our local high school and college sports, including our Friday Night Blitz, high school football coverage. We’re also covering 2 NASCAR races a year at Darlington. Just recently, the “Golf Mecca of the World,” was awarded a PGA Tour stop, now in its second year. Coastal Carolina University and other areas colleges in our 8-county coverage area are a part of the sports beat as well.
All applicants must submit a video reel of previous on-air work. You will be serving a community that was voted for the past 2 years by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Places to Live in the U.S” The publication cited good value, being a desirable place to live, having a strong job market and a high quality of life as prerequisites for making the top of this list. Yes, we have 60 miles of beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. But the area also has 1,900 restaurants, over 80 golf courses and the amenities you won’t find elsewhere.
The Sports MMJ Reporter/ Anchor produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Reports sports stories for broadcast, describing the background, highlights, and other details of events
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to sports stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at sports functions
Pitches stories to managers and producers which are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Discusses issues with producers and/or managers to establish priorities or positions
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoots and edits sports events and sports reports
Anchors sports segments of newscasts
Front sports stories not in the sportscast
Produces sports segments of newscasts, including teases
Produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Contribute to digital media besides writing stories for website
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to
ad lib when required
Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
Applicant must include a video link to on-air work as an anchor and reporter with the application. Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar #LI-Onsite Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv .
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Reports sports stories for broadcast, describing the background, highlights, and other details of events
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to sports stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at sports functions
Pitches stories to managers and producers which are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Discusses issues with producers and/or managers to establish priorities or positions
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoots and edits sports events and sports reports
Anchors sports segments of newscasts
Front sports stories not in the sportscast
Produces sports segments of newscasts, including teases
Produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Contribute to digital media besides writing stories for website
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to
ad lib when required
Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
Applicant must include a video link to on-air work as an anchor and reporter with the application. Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar #LI-Onsite Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv .
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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