Sports Reporter/Anchor

Position Summary:  WROC-News 8, a CBS affiliate, seeks a highly motivated, multi-talented Sports Reporter/Anchor to serve as a presenter of sports stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. The Sports Reporter/ Anchor, analyzes, and presents facts about sports events by interview, investigation or observation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

 Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms

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

Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage

Participates in promotional activities including public appearances

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Shoots video for sports reports

Sets up, composes and executes video shots

Maintains video equipment

Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content

Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms

Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Requirements & Skills:

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

Superior on-air presence

Minimum three years' experience in sports reporting and anchoring (more or less depending on market size).

Fluency in English

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

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

Pay Range: $17.31 - $18.75 Hourly based on level of experience

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

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.