Director III, Sports
Nexstar Media Group - Champaign, IL
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Location field must contain 'city, state' or a zip code to perform a radius search (e.g., Denver, CO or 46122 ). City and state must be separated by a comma followed by a space (e.g., Houston, TX )Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.Nexstar Media Group's WCIA in Champaign has a rare Sports Director opening to lead coverage of Your Illini Nation. It's the perfect time to consider this opportunity as we gear up for fall football season. We're looking for a passionate leader for our sports department of three. Our Sports Director coordinates coverage of the Illini football and basketball seasons. Our coverage doesn't stop when the games are over. Immediately following those games, you'll host our WCIA 3 in 1 Podcast, lining up guests to bring exclusive coverage to our viewers. Your strong organizational skills will come in handy for travel planning as our commitment includes covering Illini games on the road.The excitement and high school sports following builds with our Friday Football Fever and Full Court Friday specials. You'll be producing those specials, outlining the game plan to bring viewers the most coverage we can of Central Illinois teams.The right candidate will have prior experience in a sports reporter role at a television station. This is not an entry-level position. Be sure to include a reel with your application so we can see the energy and passion you would bring to Your Illini Nation.Duties & Responsibilities:Report sports stories for broadcast and our digital platformsShoot video for use in broadcasts or for other sports reporters to use in storiesArrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, edit packages and VO/SOTsUtilize solid sports knowledge to research topics, vet tips for credibility and relevance, gather information for broadcast and digital publicationReview copy for accuracy, style, proper grammar, and punctuation, following editorial direction and guidelinesPitch stories of interest to a diverse audience, while also understanding the importance of the target demographicPromote teamwork, bring a positive attitude and collaborate with station personnel from management, producers and assignment editors, plus sports team colleaguesInteract professionally with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brandBuild a network of sources to enable Your Illini Nation to break stories and continue to lead the marketPerform special projects and other duties as assigned, including attendance at public events and community service initiativesRequirements & Skills:Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib when requiredMinimum of two years' experience shooting sports video and on-air reportingEngaging and dynamic on-air presenceAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyKnowledge of current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment and newsroom computer systemsValid driver's license with a safe driving recordFlexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, as sports content needs dictate#LI-OnsiteNexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and , are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16