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Sports Reporter – Joplin, MO

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Job Title

Sports Reporter

Company

Nexstar

Job Description

The Sports Reporter collects, analyzes, and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

  • Reports Sports News stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
  • Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
  • Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
  • Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
  • Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
  • Researches and analyzes background information related to sports news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
  • Pitches stories to the Sports Director and Newsroom Managers that are relevant to the local community
  • Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
  • Discusses issues with the Sports Director and/or Newsroom Managers to establish priorities
  • Checks reference materials to obtain relevant facts
  • Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
  • Shoots and edits sporting events, and when needed, news events
  • Produces and presents reports for all platforms
  • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  • Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
  • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)
  • Superior on-air presence
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
  • Flexibility to work any shift

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Expected Salary

Location

Joplin, MO

Job Posting Date

Fri, 31 May 2024 04:44:45 GMT

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