Sports Anchor with Soccer Focus

This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Sports Anchor with a strong focus on international soccer. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing and reporting skills to deliver sports content on-air for our network’s sports news broadcasts, segments, and special programs. Additionally, the candidate must be capable of performing play-by-play commentary for live soccer events as needed. The Sports Anchor/Play-by-Play will be responsible for staying well-informed and up-to-date on sports news, events, and athletes across all sports, with a particular emphasis on international soccer.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• The primary responsibility is to provide play-by-play commentary for live events, as well as deliver news and information on network sports shows in an engaging, creative, and dynamic manner.
• Responsible for gathering sports information and preparing on-air sports news presentations for the network’s Spanish language shows.
• Provides input to the show’s Producer regarding show content.
• Responsible for writing sports stories, teases and sports news briefs

Desired Characteristics
• BA/BS Degree in Journalism or a related field.
• Excellent Spanish language skills, both verbal and written.
• Solid English language skills.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in television as a Sports Anchor or Soccer Analyst.
• Proficient computer skills and digital research knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of soccer, as well as a strong understanding of other sports and good sports news judgment.
• Solid knowledge of social media and proven engagement in various digital content platforms.
• Ability to ad-lib effortlessly on-air in various broadcast situations, particularly during breaking news.
• Ability to develop important, engaging, and useful stories for our viewing audience.
• Excellent interviewing skills.
• Ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines, including flexible hours and schedules when necessary, working weekends and special network events.
• Ability to work well and effectively with others in a team environment, both in the newsroom and out in the field.
• Willingness to travel and work long hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary

Additional Requirements:
• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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