Sports Director

Job Description Job Description
KLKN-TV in Lincoln, Nebraska, the home of the Cornhuskers, is looking for a Sports Director who can authentically deliver sports stories. You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots. Give our viewers the story behind and beyond the game. You will write and edit scripts with conversational tone. You are versatile, enterprising, who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills.
Responsibilities

Anchor sportscasts & report on local sports teams

Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation

Deliver scripted and ad-lib material, including sports highlights, with polish and personality

Work with producers in newscast production

Summarize information into easy-to-understand components

Requirements

Anchor with the ability to connect with viewers

Flexibility to work varied shifts

Ability to travel

Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production

Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Experience working with digital media and social media