WBIR, the TEGNA owned NBC affiliate in Knoxville, is looking for great Sports Reporter/MSJ (Multi-Skilled Journalist) who will stand out in this digital age of journalism.
We want a sports journalist who can create unique and shareable stories for all platforms through memorable writing, photography, and editing
Responsibilities:
- Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit sports stories for on-air broadcasting
- Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
- Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources
- Deliver on-air sports events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner as both a reporter and anchor
- Interview sports subjects and research for facts and credibility
- Develop sports sources for general assignment and special areas of interest
- Produce sports stories that are unique and captivating
- Operate news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations
- Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
- Shoot, write and edit packaged reports.
- Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
- Transmit and present exciting live reports with current technology
- Fill-in anchoring experience a plus
- Perform other tasks, including writing, shooting, editing and reporting/anchoring news stories as required by supervisor
Qualifications:
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
- 1-3 years of experience preferred
- Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
- Understanding the tenets of professional journalism
- A portfolio with examples of strong breaking sports reporting
- Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
- Strong social media skills, including an active sports presence on Twitter and Facebook
- Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking sports situations and changing events
- A passion for innovative storytelling
Salary according to Indeed estimate is $17/hour
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