WFXR, the local FOX affiliate in Roanoke, VA is excited to welcome a new sports anchor/reporter to our team! Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Roanoke/Lynchburg market is home to several major collegiate sports programs—including Virginia Tech and Liberty—and a robust network of high school athletics. Our ideal anchor/reporter candidate will bring their unique personality, energy and experience to bear in shooting, editing and presenting sports coverage from across the region, including our weekly Friday Night Blitz show during high school football season, ACC football and men and women's basketball coverage, the news of sports in our market, and compelling human stories that transcend highlights and box scores.
- Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms
- 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
- 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
- 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
- One - two years' experience in sports reporting or anchoring
- 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
To Apply: Please visit the Join the Team page at wfxrtv.com or at the Nexstar Media Group Careers at https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar
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