Sports Anchor Multimedia Journalist

About the position

KOAT-TV, the Hearst affiliate in Albuquerque, NM is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor and sports MMJ who can identify important sports story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present in a compelling manner. The Multimedia Journalist is motivated, loves telling stories, and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for sports stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Anchor weekend sports/fill-in for Sports Director as needed
• Put together high-quality packages
• Collaborate with management on sports packages, special reports and documentaries
• Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms
• Plan, implement, and execute day-of and extensive sports coverage
• Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories

Requirements

• Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing
• Creative writer and editor
• Must be skilled at planning for immediate and long-term sports coverage
• Must be disciplined and a self-starter
• Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
• Can provide samples of reporting and photography
• Experience developing local contacts
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs