Job Description
Part-Time Sport Anchor
WJW-FOX 8, the Nexstar station and market leader in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Part-Time Sport Anchor to enhance our coverage in a way that's informative, entertaining, and appealing to both hard-core and casual fans.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about local sports, professional and high school sports.
We dedicate more time to sports coverage than any other station, including our top rated high school football show ''Friday Night Touchdown''. And when you're not on the air, you'll be interacting frequently with our passionate audience on our digital platforms.
If you are ready to produce sportscasts that don't look exactly the same as they did 40 years ago, you are an ideal candidate
Duties & Responsibilities
• Help with the direction, priorities, and agenda for FOX 8 Sports coverage on all platforms
• Take part in daily and long-term content decisions
• Anchor sportscasts as needed
• Produce sportscasts that are creative, distinctive, and memorable
• Work closely with managers, producers, and others on allocation of resources
• Ensure all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Respond to breaking sports news and other urgent situations as required
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Contribute to all digital platforms
• Build and grow large social media following with high engagement
Requirements & Skills:
• 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
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad-lib when required
• Minimum five years' experience in sports reporting or anchoring
• Superior on-air presence
• Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others
• 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
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r17poy-54-226-68-181-42 in your application.