Sports Reporter

Job Description

The Sports Reporter is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms.
• 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
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Shoots video for sports reports
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and social media content
• Writes stories for the website and other social media platforms
• Salary - $55,000 to $60,000

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
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum five years' experience in sports reporting or anchoring
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and multi-tasks
• 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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7yw89-3-133-161-153-42 in your application.