Sports Reporter

Sports Reporter

  • Job Description

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

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : Bachelors Degree

Job Function : Anchor/Reporter

Application Link : https://www.nexstar.tv/careers

Hiring Contact Information : [email protected]

Location : Joplin, MO-Pittsburg, KS

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