Anchor III, Sports Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

WATE 6 On Your Side, the ABC Affiliate in Knoxville, Tennessee, is looking for a dynamic, passionate storyteller to lead our sports department. You will be responsible for motivating our sports team and leading on-air and digital coverage. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with a strong work ethic who can put together a great coverage plan and build solid sports sources. Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee and Vol Nation. But there’s more to this “Scruffy City” than Saturdays in the fall. Knoxville offers great food, a bustling arts and music scene and a wide variety of outdoor activities. The city is also on Forbes’ list of Most Affordable Cities and U.S. News list of the Top 100 Places to Live. 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 will shoot, report and edit local sports stories for broadcasts on-air and on all digital platforms. Anchoring sportscasts is included in regular duties. Will be working individually or as part of a team to produce compelling packages on deadline and the time management skills to produce news stories. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leads, motivates and schedules sports team 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 other platforms Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Requirements & Skills:

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in sports reporting & anchoring Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities Fluency in English Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required Superior on-air presence 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 – including weekends

General Responsibilities:

Developing, reporting and coverage of local sports stories Shooting and editing sports video Finding and reporting stores that target our key/core viewers Live reports Staying current on sports topics, local teams and local sports developments through reading, research and contact with sports sources Posting sports stories, commentary on all station Social Media platforms Learning and implementing all Newsroom technology Produce high-quality sports packages Develop sources and generate ideas Other duties as assigned Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication or related field preferred but prior experience as a sports director would be given consideration. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a television news or sports reporter. Strong sports knowledge is a requirement Good writing skills and ability to function under deadline pressure Shooting and video editing skills required Strong communication skills Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 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.