Nexstar Media Group Inc. Huntsville , AL 35801
Posted 3 weeks ago
North Alabama's news leader, News 19, seeks a Sports Multimedia Journalist/weekend Sports anchor to join our team in Huntsville AL. The Sports MMJ/Anchor will produce, report, anchor, shoot, write, voice, edit, feed, and present content for all media platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to consumers.
News 19 is a duopoly, WHNT & WHDF. WHNT is a legacy station and a dominant Nexstar CBS television affiliate. WHDF is the CW affiliate serving North Alabama and parts of southern Tennessee. Combined, the stations produce 50.5 hours of live news a week and contribute to News 19's digital sites. WHNT has served the viewing area since 1963. It is the only TV station located in the heart of downtown Huntsville, which is bursting at the seams with amazing growth in the area. After Census 2020, Huntsville was placed as the largest city population wise in Alabama.
The cost of living is one of the lowest in the Southeast, with a backdrop of beautiful mountains, rivers and lakes in the Tennessee Valley. We focus on local sports-high schools, colleges and two local pro teams, the hockey Havoc and the baseball Rocket City Trash Pandas. The area has a great sports history. We love to tell compelling people stories about those in sports and how sports can impact lives. All applicants must submit a video reel of your previous work pertaining to the job description below.
Primary Responsibilities:
Pitch unique sports stories that will appeal to all audiences and drive ratings
Be able to set up, shoot, write, edit, and produce your own stories across all platforms
Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis
Produce content for digital platforms
Cover breaking sports news with a sense of urgency and be available outside of sports in newscasts
Be a dynamic sports storyteller live in the field
Have experience producing and anchoring a sportscast
Fill-in sports anchor as needed
Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community
Perform other duties as assigned
Required & Preferred Capabilities:
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, with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum three years' experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Social media expertise, proficiency
Knowledge of current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment and newsroom computer systems
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
Technical Skills:
Confident and capable videographer who is able to gather compelling visuals, strong natural sound, and solid interviews with field video gear to produce visual storytelling
Strong non-linear video editing skills required --- familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
Ability to operate field live transmission unit essential --- TVU experience preferred
Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Valid driver's license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Sports MMJ/Anchor must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct conversations, do virtual interviews, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.
If you like great growth in your sports career and enjoy working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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Nexstar Media Group Inc.