Sports Anchor/MMJ

Job Description

Sports Anchor/MMJ

Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) serving the Evansville, Indiana, DMA, is looking for a Sports Anchor/MMJ. This person will be responsible for anchoring our weekend sports casts and gathering and reporting sports stories and other sports content during the week. This person will become part of the market’s longest running half hour high school football program and will have the ability to cover various sporting events for two Division I universities.

• Job Description
The Sports Anchor/MMJ produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
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Requirements & Skills:

• Reports sports stories for broadcast, describing the background, highlights, and other details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to sports stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at sports functions
• Pitches stories to managers and producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and/or managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits sports events and sports reports
• Anchors sports segments of newcasts
• Produces sports segments of newscasts, including teases
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, FLEX, PTO

How to Apply

Apply online: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar