Sports Director
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · Amarillo, TX · 4 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Requirements
- Minimum five years' experience in sports reporting or anchoring
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or 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 with the ability to ad lib when required
- Superior on-air presence
- Experience guiding, directing and motivating others
- Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Able to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Able to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
Skills
- Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner
- Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms
- Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
- Shoots video for sports reports
- Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites