Position/Title:
Sports Anchor/Reporter |
Details:
Greenville, NC, is the home of East Carolina University sports, and WNCT-TV is the official station of the ECU Pirates, but our sports coverage continues beyond Eastern Nort Carolina. We also reach ACC country to feature teams like UNC, Duke, NC State, and Wake Forest. We are committed to sports and produce an award-winning high school football program, Touchdown Friday, and a Sunday night sports program called The Final Score. We seek a great storyteller to join our team! |
Experience:
- Reports, shoots, and edits sports stories in a clear and concise manner
- Researches, reports, and covers sporting events, sports news, and sports feature stories with an intense focus on high school football, college, and professional teams
- Work closely with the sports team to develop and plan comprehensive sports coverage
- Deliver live reports in the field
- Write stories for the station's website
- Interact with viewers and users on social media platforms
- Respond to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required
- Participate in promotional activities including public appearances
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
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Requirements:
- 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
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to effectively listen, fully understand problems, and communicate with a team to shape a solution
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Must have flexibility with scheduling due to the ever-changing nature of sports journalism.
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Additional Information:
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled |
Apply Online URL:
www.nexstar.tv/careers |
