Sports MMJ / Anchor / Producer

Job Description

Sports MMJ / Anchor / Producer, WLEX

WLEX, the NBC affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company in Lexington, KY is looking for an enterprising Sports MMJ / Anchor / Producer. The station needs a Sports Jack or Jane of all trades in a place many consider the mecca of college sports! The successful candidate will write, shoot, and edit sports stories for daily newscasts and the flagship syndicated sports programs BBN Tonight and BBN Gameday, which focus on University of Kentucky athletics.

Lexington boasts a vibrant sports community and is home to multiple universities, a rich history of high school sports, and Keeneland, one of the world's premier horse racing tracks. Additionally, the city features a growing array of professional sports teams, including the Lexington SC of the USL Super League and the Lexington Legends, a professional baseball team in the MLB-affiliated Atlantic League.

The sports department at WLEX is seven people strong and is responsible for at least 6-hours of local sports per week.

Sports significantly impact our community, and we need a talented MMJ / Anchor / Producer to tell those stories. Apply today!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Produce daily sports shows and segments or assist producers in preparing news and sportscasts.
• Gather and verify factual story information through interviews, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Shoot videos and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit, or assist in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on TV in live and pre-taped situations in the studio and in the field.
• Work cooperatively with the photographer assigned to the story, if one is assigned.
• Assist online staff in preparing multimedia stories.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in a related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems
• Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred
• Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and Edius editing systems or similar equipment
• S trong broadcast and AP-style writing skills
• Proficient at posting content to various websites
• Se lf-motivated and able to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required, in addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmnnqx-18-97-9-175-42 in your application.