Sports Reporter/MMJ Job at Nexstar Media Group in Springfield

Ozarks First in Springfield, MO, is looking for a television and streaming Sports Reporter to join our team. We are focused on delivering compelling sports coverage and storytelling to our viewers on broadcast, web, streaming, and social media.We do sports differently. We are not looking for candidates to deliver scores and highlights in the last segment of the newscast. We want a storyteller. You must develop sources and develop a pipeline of compelling storylines and information. A strong candidate should have a memorable, energetic, and creative delivery.The ideal candidate has experience shooting, writing, and editing sports content; producing digital elements; producing feature packages; and streaming shows.Responsibilities:Shoot, write, and edit sports storiesAnchor and produce sports streaming programmingCreate content for our website and social media platformsDeliver sports stories in a clear and concise mannerWork with news to develop comprehensive coverage of major sporting eventsFamiliar with Missouri sports teams, players, and storylinesRespond to breaking sports news with urgency and clear communicationParticipate in promotional activities, including public appearancesRequirements:Knowledge of editing – Adobe PremiereProducing knowledge and experienceCollege degreeExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenOpen to a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.Knowledge of ENG camerasValid driver’s license with a good driving recordYour application must include a link to an online reel of prior work samplesSummaryLocation: MO, SpringfieldType: Full time