Sports Director

Location: Wilkes Barre

The Sports Director produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

* Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms

* Manages Sports Department. This includes scheduling and management of daily operations and long-term planning

* Coordinates with News Director on upcoming projects

* 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 eMedia content

* Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms

* Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Requirements &

Skills:

* Minimum five years' experience in sports reporting or anchoring

* 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

* 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

* Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

* 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

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