• 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 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 & 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

****Nexstar is a nationwide company and many of our employees find it easy to move up in market size throughout the Nexstar company. We offer great, inexpensive health insurance, 3% matching 401K, and two weeks of sick pay along with two weeks of vacation pay in your first year