Sports Anchor and Multimedia Journalist

This is a Full Time Job

Weekend Sports Anchor and Multimedia Journalist

40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR., is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor and MMJ who can identify important sports story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present in a compelling manner. The Weekend Sports Anchor and MMJ is motivated, loves telling stories, and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities
• Gather information for sports stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Anchor weekend sports
• Put together high-quality packages
• Collaborate with management on sports packages, special reports and documentaries
• Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online and all digital platforms
• Plan, implement, and execute day-of and extensive sports coverage
• Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories

Requirements
• Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting. photography and editing
• Creative writer and editor
• Must be skilled and planning for immediate and long-term sports coverage
• Must be disciplined and a self starter
• Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
• Can provide samples of reporting and photography
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
• Can handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required