Sports Anchor/MSJ

Paramount•West Sacramento, CA

18h•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a storyteller, not someone who will regurgitate highlights on an anchor desk. We are looking for someone who has a passion for telling local, character-driven sports stories in the community. The Sports Anchor/MSJ will provide sports reports for KORV/KMAX news programs and online properties. This role will participate in the selection of sports related stories for presentation to the viewers. Must be able to gather, assemble and explain information on all stories assigned to you. Video shooting and editing is required. The Anchor/MSJ will interview guests and contributors appropriate to the stories being presented. Anchor must remain up to date with current events, in sports and news. This role will also be available to make personal appearances to promote the station. As a sports anchor/MSJ, you will be assigned to cover and report live stories outside the station - on location. You must write with a clear and engaging style, using video and graphics to illustrate facts and ideas in the story. You must maintain a broad understanding of all sports and ability to tell stories about athletes, teams, leagues and issues, both local and national.

Requirements

At least six years of comparable television experience.
A minimum of 3 years as a sports anchor, working in a local market or network television news.
In-depth presentation and oral communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel.
Ability to do live reporting in an engaging and effective manner.
College degree required or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the California region extremely helpful.

Responsibilities

Provide sports reports for KORV/KMAX news programs and online properties.
Participate in the selection of sports related stories for presentation to the viewers.
Gather, assemble and explain information on all stories assigned.
Perform video shooting and editing.
Interview guests and contributors appropriate to the stories being presented.
Remain up to date with current events, in sports and news.
Be available to make personal appearances to promote the station.
Cover and report live stories outside the station - on location.
Write with a clear and engaging style, using video and graphics to illustrate facts and ideas in the story.
Maintain a broad understanding of all sports and ability to tell stories about athletes, teams, leagues and issues, both local and national.