Description

The Sports Anchor- MMJ serves as the primary presenter of Sports news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• 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 newscasts
• 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
• Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• 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
• To apply: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
  
  Nexstar Media Group, Inc is an EOE