• Sports Director/Anchor

    Nexstar Media Group (Wichita, KS)


    KSNW is looking for a Sports Director/Anchor to cover the exciting world of local sports in Kansas. From local high school sports to telling the inspiring personal stories of athletes and coaches, this is a great opportunity to lead a team and tell important stories. We’re looking for someone with a strong knowledge of Kansas sports teams (or willing to learn about Wichita State, Kansas State, University of Kansas, KC Royals, KC Chiefs, etc.), and is willing to be an active member of the community and contribute to a positive, team-oriented newsroom. The right candidate will tell personal stories, be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic and pay close attention to the details. The Sports Director produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers, including regularly shooting and editing content.

    Essential Duties:

    + Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms, including shooting and editing video

    + Strong understanding of digital content, print style and willingness to learn new connected-TV workflows

    + Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

    + Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner

    + Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content

    + Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required

    + Helps lead the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage, beyond calling highlights

    + Produces special sports content outside of daily newscasts, including additional shows and digital content

    + Participates in promotional activities including public appearances

    + Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

    + Sets up, composes and executes video

    + Maintains video equipment

    + Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital content

    + Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms

    + Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

    Requirements & Skills :

    + Minimum four years' experience in sports reporting or anchoring

    + Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

    + Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities

    + Fluency in English, Bilingual Spanish a plus

    + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required

    + Superior on-air presence

    + Experience guiding, directing and motivating others

    + Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills

    + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

    + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    + Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution

    + Valid driver's license with a good driving record

    + Flexibility to work any shift

     

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    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.