Sports Reporter

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, describing the background and details of events

• 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

• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details

• Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly

• Researches and analyzes background information related to sports news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

• Pitches stories to the Sports Director and Newsroom Managers that are relevant to the local community

• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas

• Discusses issues with the Sports Director and/or Newsroom Managers to establish priorities

• Checks reference materials to obtain relevant facts

• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

• 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

Requirements & Skills:

• 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

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