Sports Reporter

Job Description

The Sports Reporter collects, analyzes, and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
• Reports Sports News stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to sports news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Pitches stories to the Sports Director and Newsroom Managers that are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with the Sports Director and/or Newsroom Managers to establish priorities
• Checks reference materials to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits sporting events, and when needed, news events
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• 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
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-mk6mn2-216-73-216-177-42 in your application.