Sports Director

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner
• Helps in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming and other content
• Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required
• Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Sets up, composes, and executes stories
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital content
• Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Requirements & Skills

• 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
• Minimum two years’ experience in news/sports reporting (Depending on market size)
• 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
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift