Sports Director

Nexstar Media Group

Tampa, FL, United States
Produce and anchor sports reports
Clear, engaging, and meaningful content
Journalistic integrity and production quality
The Sports Director produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers

Job Summary

  • The Sports Director produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
  • Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage and responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned, including shooting, editing video, and writing stories for the website and other eMedia platforms.

Matching Summary

The Sports Director produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • produce and anchor sports reports
  • clear, engaging, and meaningful content
  • journalistic integrity and production quality
  • write and deliver sports stories
  • respond to breaking sports events
  • shoot and edit video for broadcasts

Nice-to-have

  • interact with viewers on social media
  • participate in promotional activities
  • guide, direct, and motivate others
  • coach and mentor team members

Key Requirements

  • Minimum five years' experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
  • Comprehensive knowledge of sports
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Superior on-air presence
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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