Sports Director

Location: Indianapolis

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IN-Indianapolis;6910 Network Place (Tribune-WXIN/WTTV) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
REQ-40250
** FOX
59/CBS4**, the #1 news operation in Central Indiana, is seeking a strong, decisive sports leader to be an addition to a dynamic sports department. The
** Sports Director
** produces and anchors sports content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
* 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 digital content
* Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
* Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

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 with the ability to
* ad lib
* when required
* Minimum five years’ experience in sports anchoring, with time as a Sports Director preferred
* 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
* 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
* Other duties as assigned
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