Sports Multi-Media Journalist and Anchor, NBC Connecticut

Job Overview

NBC Connecticut is looking for a Sports Multi-Media Journalist and Anchor to collaborate with our team of exceptional journalists to showcase engaging stories from around the state. As a sports multi‑media journalist, you will gather daily content—shoot, edit, write, produce, gather and report content on all of NBC Connecticut’s platforms. In this role you will cover UConn sports and the WNBA, and both report and anchor the sportscast.
Key Responsibilities

Take charge of the big headlines with innovative storytelling.
Pitch both enterprise and lead sports stories for all platforms.
Tell stories that impact everyday people in Connecticut.
Generate content for the station’s website and social media sites.
Build relationships with community leaders.
Participate in station-sponsored events and all assigned special promotions projects.
Develop within the NBC Owned stations group.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.
At least one year of related work experience in local and community news/sports stories.
Experience with broadcast cameras and editing on Adobe Premiere.
Eligibility Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT.
Must be able to work any of a 24×7 shift.
Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and overnights with short notice.
Must have a valid driver’s licence.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be covered by NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
Position is required to be performed full‑time from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite.
This position is a SAG‑AFTRA represented job; successful candidate will be required to join the AFTRA Union upon employment if not already a member.
Desired Characteristics

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Communications.
Knowledge of college and professional sports a plus.
Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms.
Technical proficiency: expertise in video editing software, graphic design tools, and web publishing platforms.
A focus on keeping up to date on news and current events in Connecticut.
Pioneering spirit with a desire and urgency to learn about emerging technologies and invent the future.
Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and act decisively under deadlines.
Excellent writing skills as well as very strong speech skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [emailprotected].

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