Category:
News
Position/Title:
Sports MMJ
Details:
The WALA Sports Reporter (Multi-Media
Journalist) researches, writes, reports, limited anchor duties, shoots video
and edits news local material for television newscasts and all WALA news
platforms, including digital and smart phones. The successful individual will
furnish a wide variety of sports content either working alone or in tandem with
other field personnel. This position coordinates with Content Center/Assignment
Desk and team of multi- media producers. The Newsperson contributes live shots
utilizing microwave, satellite and other technology for feeding stories to
Content Center. The individual will be called upon to represent WALA in public
in a professional and courteous manner.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/27/2016
Closing Date:
12/30/2016
City:
Mobile – 36606
State:
Alabama
URL:
www.fox10tv.com

Experience:
Writes, reports, shoots and
edits video news stories from concept to finish; contributes copy sports stories
to newscasts and digital platforms on a daily basis. Performs live reports on
daily basis. Generates sports story ideas, cultivates local sports sources and
remains knowledgeable regarding places, events and people in the local sports
community.
Maintains contacts within
business community to report promptly on new or continuing sports events.
Provides daily story notes
outlining ideas for future sports stories. Passes along facts uncovered
concerning ongoing projects. Provides progress reports on sports story checks.
Shares information relating to upcoming events, meetings or story developments.
Presents stories via on air, live from the set, live remotes or live indoor
locations.
Serves as community ambassador for the news department. Responds to
concerns of viewers. Makes personal appearances on behalf of the station. Attends
station sponsored promotion events as scheduled.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in
Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent training
and/or experience.
At least two years
experience in broadcast journalism. Experience reporting (MMJ) sports at a
commercial television station preferred.
Must possess advanced
understanding of legal and ethical issues impacting journalism. Ability to
combine words and pictures into informative and interesting sports stories.

Advanced knowledge of the locale, governing bodies, demographics and public
figures.

Ability to edit stories as necessary.

Ability to perform quality work in high pressure deadline situations.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must possess valid Driver’s License.
Additional Information:
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Contact:
To apply go to: Fox10tv.com / Careers

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