Sports Anchor/Reporter
Nexstar
- Huntsville, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Pitch unique sports stories that will appeal to all audiences and drive ratings
- Be able to set up, shoot, write, edit, and produce your own stories across all platforms
- Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis
- Produce content for digital platforms
- Cover breaking sports news with a sense of urgency and be available outside of sports in newscasts
- Be a dynamic sports storyteller live in the field
- Have experience producing and anchoring a sportscast
- Fill-in sports anchor as needed
- Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community
- Perform other duties as assigned
- 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 three years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
- Superior on-air presence
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Social media expertise, proficiency
- Knowledge of current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment and newsroom computer systems
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
- Confident and capable videographer who is able to gather compelling visuals, strong natural sound, and solid interviews with field video gear to produce visual storytelling
- Strong non-linear video editing skills required --- familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
- Ability to operate field live transmission unit essential --- TVU experience preferred
- Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles