Sports Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Joplin, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Reporter collects, analyzes, and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. Reports Sports News stories for broadcast and digital Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines Pitches stories to the Sports Director and Newsroom Managers that are relevant to the local community Discusses issues with the Sports Director and/or Newsroom Managers to establish priorities Shoots and edits sporting events, and when needed, news events Produces and presents reports for all platforms Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites Performs special projects and other duties as assigned Operates OBS/VMIX broadcast equipment Creates content for streaming service Potential for hosting/leading podcast style sports programming

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size).
Superior on-air presence.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes, and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Reports Sports News stories for broadcast and digital.
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
Pitches stories to the Sports Director and Newsroom Managers that are relevant to the local community.
Discusses issues with the Sports Director and/or Newsroom Managers to establish priorities.
Shoots and edits sporting events, and when needed, news events.
Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Operates OBS/VMIX broadcast equipment.
Creates content for streaming service.
Potential for hosting/leading podcast style sports programming.