The Sports Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist is responsible for researching, writing, producing, editing sports segments, capturing visual content for multiple platforms, anchoring and/or reporting news casts.
Key activities
* Receives assignment or evaluates sports leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
* Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
* Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
* Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories. Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
* Appears on television program when conducting taped interview or narration. Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
* Write and produce quality sports stories for multiple media platforms.
* Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce sports stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
Skills & Abilities
* Knowledge and demonstration of Sports industry
* Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws requirements
* Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems. * Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
* Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
* Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
* Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
* Proficient at posting content to various websites and multimedia.
* Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments.
* Advanced knowledge of organization's technologies and practices
* Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Please indicate in your cover letter you learned of this opportunity through Sportscasters Talent Agency of America.
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