Digital Sports Reporter/Producer

Job Description

WSPA/WYCW-TV in Spartanburg/Greenville, SC is looking for a Digital Sports Reporter/Producer who is passionate about great online storytelling. The ideal candidate must be an aggressive reporter who is able to work independently, generate story ideas and produce innovative content for online and social media. Must be a strong writer, excel at shooting great video, and be a creative editor. Good communication skills are also a must. The candidate will in part be responsible for digital content production for wspa.com and our social media platforms. You will work with the Digital Executive Producer and Sports Director to determine content (including articles, videos, social media, push alerts, live streams and interactive elements) and execution.

Skill/Experience Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field; live working web samples and/or print pages preferred.

Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Basic HTML and Wordpress preferred

Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments

Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Minimum two years’ experience in sports reporting.

Proficiency with computers, phones, copiers, scanners and other office equipment

Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively under deadline pressure

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

High standard of professionalism and accuracy

Flexibility to work any shift

Responds positively to feedback

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

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Reports sports stories for digital, describing the background and 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.

Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.

Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at news, sports, social or other functions.

Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.

Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.

Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.

Writes stories for digital

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Expert understanding of Facebook and other social media platforms

Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information

Ensures digital content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms

Finds new ways to use social media and our website to engage with viewers

Use digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisions.

Produce audience first, engaging storytelling through digital articles, videos, social media, push alerts, live streams and interactive elements.

Urgently and aggressively report news as it happens online (strong breaking news skills)

Use digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisions.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.