Sports Director

CDS Global•Baltimore, MD

16h•$145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore is looking for a Sports Director who can authentically deliver sports stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots. You will be a newsroom leader who helps mentor team members. You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. You will report to the News Director. The salary range is $145,000 - $155,000.

Requirements

Professional experience as a sports anchor/reporter
Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
Anchor with the ability to connect with viewers
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Experience working with digital media and social media
This position is covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement; membership/eligibility required

Nice To Haves

Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Anchor sportscasts & report on local sports teams
Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation
Deliver scripted and ad-lib material, including sports highlights, with polish, personality and purpose
Work with producers in newscast production
Summarize information into easy-to-understand components
Complete each interaction with journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Appear on behalf of the station at public events