Sports Director

Morgan Murphy Media•Victoria, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead KAVU‑TV’s sports coverage and grow Crossroads Today’s sports content. Plan and produce local sports reporting, coordinate live shows (including Crossroads Football Live), manage digital publishing and social promotion, and guide the newsroom’s sports strategy to increase audience and community engagement. You'll join a close-knit news family in the Crossroads close to Houston, Austin, and Corpus Christi.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, communications or related field.
Proven sports reporting/producing experience and strong editorial judgment.
Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.
Self‑starter who works well under tight deadlines and manages multiple projects.
Experience with live broadcasts, social promotion and basic Photoshop.
Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior Sports Director or newsroom leadership experience.
Proficient with video editing (Premiere/Final Cut), CMS/WordPress and digital analytics.
Strong local sports contacts in the Victoria area.

Responsibilities

Plan, produce and manage local sports content for broadcast and digital.
Lead live sports programming (Crossroads Football Live) and coordinate game‑day logistics.
Assign coverage, update staff on sports developments, and respond to breaking sports news.
Drive audience growth with exclusive reporting and social‑first promotion (Facebook, X, Instagram).
Oversee digital publishing (CMS/WordPress), basic SEO and photo/graphic edits (Photoshop).
Build local sources and manage the sports team’s workflow and schedules.