WATE 6 On Your Side, the ABC Affiliate in Knoxville, Tennessee, is looking for a dynamic, passionate storyteller to lead our sports department. You will be responsible for motivating our sports team and leading on-air and digital coverage. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with a strong work ethic who can put together a great coverage plan and build solid sports sources.
Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee and Vol Nation. But there's more to this "Scruffy City" than Saturdays in the fall. Knoxville offers great food, a bustling arts and music scene and a wide variety of outdoor activities. The city is also on Forbes' list of Most Affordable Cities and U.S. News list of the Top 100 Places to Live.
Produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Job Summary: The Sports Director will shoot, report and edit local sports stories for broadcasts on-air and on all digital platforms. Anchoring sportscasts is included in regular duties. Will be working individually or as part of a team to produce compelling packages on deadline and the time management skills to produce news stories.
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General Responsibilities: Developing, reporting and coverage of local sports stories Shooting and editing sports video Finding and reporting stores that target our key/core viewers Live reports Staying current on sports topics, local teams and local sports developments through reading, research and contact with sports sources Posting sports stories, commentary on all station Social Media platforms Learning and implementing all Newsroom technology Produce high-quality sports packages Develop sources and generate ideas Other duties as assigned Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication or related field preferred but prior experience as a sports director would be given consideration. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a television news or sports reporter. Strong sports knowledge is a requirement Good writing skills and ability to function under deadline pressure Shooting and video editing skills required Strong communication skills
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