Sports MMJ/Reporter
KLAS, 8 News Now the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is actively recruiting for a Sports MMJ/Reporter. The Sports MMJ produces, shoots, writes and edits their own stories. In addition, this position also needs to be proficient in performing live shots and/or anchoring. We are looking for a creative individual to join our growing team, covering local sports in the fastest growing sports market in the country.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• 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 digital platforms
• Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
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
• Minimum two years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring
• Superior on-air presence
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others
• Proficiency with video equipment and internal newscast production software
• 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
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Sports MMJ/Reporter must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Sports MMJ/Reporter must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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