Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Weekend Sports Anchor

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLittle Rock, AR, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A 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.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad-lib when required.
At least five years of experience in sports reporting or anchoring, with the amount varying according to market size.
Superior on-air presence.
Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others.
Ability to identify others' developmental needs and coach, mentor, or otherwise help them improve their knowledge or skills.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to listen effectively to understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

Produce and present sports reports for all platforms.
Ensure sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Write and deliver sports stories clearly and concisely.
Assist with writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming and other content.
Respond to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Work closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage.
Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties.
Shoot video for sports reports.
Set up, compose, and execute video shots.
Maintain video equipment.
Edit video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content.
Write stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.

The Sports Anchor produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

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
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content
Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms 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
Shoots video for sports reports
Sets up, composes and executes video shots
Maintains video equipment
Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
Writes stories for the website and other eMedia 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 with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum five years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring (More or less depending on market size)
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
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability 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

About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1996

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