Sports Director, WTMJ
Job Description
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
- Generally 3-5+ years of experience.
- Develop story ideas from assignments or leads.
- Gather and verify factual information for stories.
- Write stories following editorial style and format standards.
- Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
- Edit videos for all multimedia platforms.
- Perform on-air in pre-recorded and live situations.
- Work cooperatively with assigned photographers.
- Post stories and videos to digital platforms and social media sites.
- Represent the station at community events.
- Demonstrate knowledge of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws.
- Possess computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems, videography, and non-linear editing experience.
- Have knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment and video systems.
- Exhibit strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
- Be proficient at posting content to various websites and social media sites.
- Be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Hold a valid driver's license, good driving record, and proof of insurance with company's required limits.
WTMJ, the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is hiring a Sports Director. The Sports Director will turn content daily, while leading the team into the next evolution of local sports. This is not a traditional sports role. We’re searching for someone who can push the boundaries on all platforms and tap into the big sports stories of the day. We are searching for a sports enthusiast who’s an expert in digital and social media and is excited about everything Milwaukee has to offer. The Sports Director is a leadership position and is not entry-level. This major league city is ready for a local news sports refresh – are you the one to do it? Apply today!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Receive assignments or evaluate sports leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Gather and verify factual information regarding stories.
- Organize material and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
- Edit, or assist in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
- Be on-air in pre-recorded and live situations.
- Work cooperatively with photographers assigned to stories, if one is assigned.
- Post stories and videos to digital platforms and social media sites.
- Represent the station at community events.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws
- Generally, 3 - 5+ years of experience preferred
- Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems; videography and non-linear editing experience.
- Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment
- Knowledge of video systems
- Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
- Proficient at posting content to various websites and social media sites
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company's required insurance limits
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