WKRG-TV News 5, the Mobile, Alabama Nexstar CBS television affiliate serving the USA\u2019s 57th-ranked DMA, seeks a Sports Director to join our team in the heart of SEC country.<\/p>\n
The Sports Director leads our local sports coverage team and collaborates with news and production teammates to produce stories, segments, and programs for all platforms (broadcast, digital, social, & streaming) including the production of a daily, nationally syndicated sports talk-show.<\/p>\n
The Sports Director collaborates with Sales and Marketing teammates to help pitch and secure sponsorships for sports segments and programs.<\/p>\n
Duties & Responsibilities:
\nAnchoring —
\n\u2022 Anchor nightly sportscasts on WKRG-TV News 5 and WFNA-TV Gulf Coast CW.
\n\u2022 Produce and host weekly, half-hour sports program \u201cSports Overtime\u201d airing Sundays at 10:35pm CDT.
\n\u2022 Present stories on camera with accuracy in a professional, dynamic, and engaging manner
\n\u2022 Produce special projects and other duties as assigned
\n\u2022 Serve as an ambassador for the station at local community events & activities<\/p>\n
MMJ —
\n\u2022 Research\/gather\/analyze information, interviews, and video to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair reports for all platforms
\n\u2022 Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
\n\u2022 Author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform
\n\u2022 Quickly solidify presence on all key beats and develop strong professional relationships with reliable sources
\n\u2022 Daily, pitch & break exclusive, enterprise sports stories for all content platforms
\n\u2022 Report\/shoot\/edit video and audio content of varying lengths\/formats to meet the requirements of each content platform
\n\u2022 Update and maintain online and social media presence to connect and converse with audience and generate story leads and content
\n\u2022 Report live for all content platforms
\n\u2022 Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with content teammates and other station departments<\/p>\n
Talk Show Co-host —
\n\u2022 Co-host and collaborate with team to produce and deliver our nationally syndicated sports talk-show \u201cSoutheast Sports+\u201d streaming weekdays 2pm-4pm CDT.
\n\u2022 Be able to confidently and capably technically \u201cone man band\u201d the planning and execution of the show via OBS and vMix.
\n\u2022 Strengthen and expand positive working relationships with our partner sports departments across Nexstar and other industry collaborators and connections to build awareness of the show and leverage opportunities to scale coverage and distribution<\/p>\n
Required & Preferred Capabilities:
\n\u2022 Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity
\n\u2022 Superior on-camera presence and confidence
\n\u2022 Work well under pressure — ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
\n\u2022 Low-to-zero call\/approach reluctance — ability to confidently engage with athletes, coaches, administrators, boosters, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information
\n\u2022 Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib
\n\u2022 Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
\n\u2022 Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness and ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
\n\u2022 Fluency in English
\n\u2022 Flexibility to work any shift
\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in Journalism, or a related or complimentary field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience required.
\n\u2022 A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Sports Director preferred.<\/p>\n
Technical Skills:
\n\u2022 Mastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, streaming, and on-air content
\n\u2022 Confident and capable visual storyteller who is able to gather compelling video, strong natural sound, and solid interviews with field video gear to produce people-centered stories and segments
\n\u2022 Strong non-linear video editing skills required — familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
\n\u2022 Familiarity and confidence with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
\n\u2022 Familiarity and confidence with WordPress digital content publishing system preferred
\n\u2022 Mastery of setup, operation, and troubleshooting of Open Broadcast Software (OBS), vMix, and\/or other similar streaming software programs
\n\u2022 Basic understanding of camera settings, studio lighting, and audio processing
\n\u2022 Desire to experiment and innovate in an evolving digital space while maintaining professionalism and journalistic principles
\n\u2022 Develop OBS scene collections and evangelize best practices for livestreams across all WKRG platforms
\n\u2022 Become an in-house expert for production of pre-produced and breaking OTT programs
\n\u2022 Track talk OTT show metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, marketing, and distribution
\n\u2022 Willingness to learn and understand the IT and engineering elements required for successful livestreaming
\n\u2022 Valid driver\u2019s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles<\/p>\n
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
\nThe Sports Director must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
\nMust be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.<\/p>\n
Company Overview:
\nNexstar Media Group is America\u2019s largest local television and media company with 199 full power stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets addressing US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar\u2019s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Nexstar Media Inc. is the parent company of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. & Nexstar Digital LLC. Learn more at www.nexstar.tv<\/p>\n
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities\/Women\/Veterans\/Disabled<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WKRG-TV News 5, the Mobile, Alabama Nexstar CBS television affiliate serving the USA\u2019s 57th-ranked DMA, seeks a Sports Director to join our team in the heart of SEC country. The Sports Director leads our local sports coverage team and collaborates with news and production teammates to produce stories, segments, and programs for all platforms (broadcast, … Continue reading SPORTS DIRECTOR – WKRG<\/span>