Sports Director - Wtok

Gray Media • Meridian, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

WTOK-TV is seeking a Sports Director in Meridian, Mississippi, to join their team of journalists. This role requires a candidate with high-energy creativity, the ability to develop local sources, and strong writing, shooting, and editing skills. The Sports Director will be responsible for daily broadcast segments, posting stories to digital platforms and social media, and producing compelling visuals with a hyper-local focus on the East Mississippi and West Alabama region. The position is located in Meridian, Mississippi, a city known for its rich cultural history and outdoor activities.

Requirements

• High level of creativity and communication.
• Background in broadcast journalism and sports with a passion for cutting-edge presentation.
• Professional experience on air.
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
• Previous experience shooting live, local sports events.
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling personal sports stories.
• Demonstrated background and track record of social media engagement and interaction.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ENPS newsroom software.
• Familiarity with Edius editing software.
• Familiarity with ENG equipment.
• A bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting, or communications is preferred.
• Excellent writer with the use of sound.
• Keen vision for live sports.
• Understand complicated logistics in scheduling assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide sports segments for newscasts as assigned, as well as on various digital platforms.
• Be ready and willing to work various schedules depending on the staffing needs of the station.
• Perform all the regular duties of a reporter, from story ideas to shooting, editing, and going live, as well as posting on digital and social platforms.
• Depending on Newsroom coverage needs, may be assigned to do general assignment news stories at the News Director's discretion.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree