Sports and News Director

Eagle Communications in Alliance, NE is seeking a highly motivated and experienced full-time Sports/News Director to join our team. The primary responsibilities of this role include, live sports broadcasts to ensure high quality and smooth execution, and assisting in the planning and execution of sports-related promotions. This individual will also be responsible for News and information in the Panhandle of Nebraska, including writing stories for our free online news website in AP style, recording on-air news updates, attending community and city council meetings, and engaging with the communities we serve. This person will also be responsible for some on-air shifts as needed, organizing and facilitating arrangements with our school partnerships, as well as being on call for severe weather events as a service to our communities. Additionally, this role may include additional projects assigned by the Regional Vice President.

Job Responsibilities

Reports directly to Regional Vice-President and operations team
Writes, and produces multiple Newscasts as well as sportscasts for AIR and Web Page daily
Provides play-by-play on-air and video online broadcasts for Alliance High School
Producing news for our on-line news site as well as on-air news updates
Work with engineering staff when station is off the air, including making visits to transmitter sites for on-site trouble shooting as needed and instructed by the Regional Vice-President and Nebraska Operations Manager
During Spring and Summer, assists with potential LIVE Severe Weather Coverage
Conduct coach interviews, stories and podcasts
Provide talent for station Live Broadcasts and events
Assist in commercial production and adding games to our Nexgen logs
Possible Air Shift(s)
Other duties as may be deemed appropriate by management
Experience

Previous radio experience
Communications experience: journalism, writing, public speaking; understands the rules of most sports from study and/or from having played the game(s)
Experience with Adobe Audition wirecast and Nexgen are a plus
Ability to learn about radio transmitters and/or troubleshooting on-air issues helpful
College degree preferred, but not necessary

Salary

At Eagle, we don't just offer a job; we offer the chance to be an Employee Owner. You'll also enjoy a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Other information

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Eagle Communications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned company and an EEO employer. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and motor vehicle check.