Sports Director

This is a Full Time Job

KTXL-FOX40 is seeking a dynamic, engaging Sport Director to lead our coverage in a way that's informative, entertaining, and appealing to both hard-core and casual fans.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about local sports, professional teams, and everything in-between.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Set the direction, priorities, and agenda for FOX40 Sports coverage on all platforms
• Make daily and long-term content decisions
• Anchor sportscasts five nights per week, and additionally as needed
• Report and anchor live from sporting events
• Produce sportscasts that are creative, distinctive, and memorable
• Work closely with managers, producers, and others on allocation of resources
• Ensure all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Respond to breaking sports news and other urgent situations as required
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Shoot and edit video
• Write articles and provide content for digital platforms
• Build and grow large social media following with high engagement

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 reporting or anchoring (More or less depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others
• 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