Sports and Production Director

Eagle Communications, Inc.•North Platte, NE

About The Position

Are you looking for the right fit? So are we! Eagle Communications is seeking a Sports & Production Director for a cluster of 5 Employee-Owned radio stations. Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, creating compelling play-by-play of area high school sports teams as well as the local college, assigning commercial production, and assisting with LIVE Severe Weather Coverage and on-air live events at client locations. Our company: Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications is a Kansas based media company. The company operates 32 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. In addition to radio, the company offers online solutions, web development, video production and creative services- All for the purpose of supporting the communities we serve to grow and remain vibrant. This position is located in North Platte, Nebraska.

Requirements

Radio and communications experience preferred
Journalism, writing, and public speaking
Understands the rules of most sports from study and/or from having played the game(s)
Experience with Adobe Audition and open broadcast video software
College degree preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities

Writes, and produces multiple Sportscasts for AIR and Web Page daily
Provides play-by-play on-air and video online broadcasts for North Platte Community College sporting events, and for North Platte High School sporting events
As Production Director, assigns commercial production, Produces Commercials with Adobe Audition, and loads commercial inventory into Nexgen Automation Machines daily. Works with Traffic Director
Provide on-air talent for client live events
During Spring and Summer, assist with potential LIVE Severe Weather Coverage with possible air shift(s)
Other duties as may be deemed appropriate by management