Sports Director, Hazard, KY

[Jon Chelesnik]

WYMT-TV in Hazard, KY is accepting applications for a Sports Director.

This regional station is located in the small town of Hazard, and has three bureaus and serves more than 25 counties.

Start where it all began for ESPN`s Jay Crawford.

Aggressive sports minded station is looking for a person to lead our fast-paced, award-winning sports team. You must be passionate about sports and able to hit the ground running. A minimum of two years “real” broadcast experience is required.

Our sports reporters shoot 2-3 games a night. We do a LOT of sports - High School, UK Wildcats, NCAA, NAIA, and OVC. We work hard and have fun! Great station! Great company!

Successful applicants must possess creative storytelling skills, a terrific grasp of current events, strong organizational skills and the ability to shoot and edit your own video. All anchors report daily but must also have the skills to produce, not stack, a fast-paced and informative newscast when needed.

Please indicate in your cover letter you learned of this opportunity through Sportscasters Talent Agency of America.

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[Jon Chelesnik]

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[Jon Chelesnik]

WYMT sports team:

Director Marcus Browning (Western Kentucky U). Has been at the station two years.

Anchor/Reporter Tommy Pool (Vincennes University).