Sports Director – FOX44 (Waco, TX)
FOX44 is seeking a decisive and experienced leader to join our dynamic sports department. The Sports Director produces and anchors sports content across all multimedia platforms, delivering clear, engaging, and meaningful coverage to viewers in the Waco–Bryan/College Station market and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
- Produce and present sports reports for all platforms.
- Ensure that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Write and deliver sports stories in a clear and concise manner.
- Help in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming and other content.
- Respond to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Work closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage.
- Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Shoot video for sports reports.
- Set up, compose, and execute stories.
- Maintain video equipment.
- Edit video clips for television broadcasts and digital content.
- Write stories for the website and other digital platforms.
- Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports-related activities.
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Minimum two years’ experience in news/sports reporting (depending on market size).
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to listen effectively to fully understand problems and communicate with a team.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
- Pre‑employment background screen required.
Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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