MULTIMEDIA SPORTS JOURNALIST - WGEM

About the position

This is a sportsperson's dream job. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills in every aspect of sports broadcasting while working in a brand-new digital newsroom. We are looking for an energetic person to shoot local high school and college sports to bring the games back to our viewers in the tri-states.

Responsibilities

• Generate content for broadcast, internet, and mobile devices from inception to distribution.
• Be on-call for several special assignments.
• Report on-air during WGEM Sports Extra during football and basketball season.
• Follow sports developments and potential sports developments in the coverage area and maintain appropriate files to ensure continuing coverage.
• Work with the Sports Director in planning event coverage.
• Initiate and maintain contact with sources in the station coverage area.
• Appear at community functions to promote news product.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in Broadcast Journalism or a closely related field.
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities.
• Previous experience shooting sports highlights.
• Must understand the principles of broadcast journalism and keep abreast of area issues.
• Ability to work on an unsupervised basis while in the field covering news events.
• Be detailed, organized, accurate and creative.
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills.
• Experience with significant news/sports gathering, writing, shooting video, editing, and producing.
• Ability to demonstrate personal characteristics such as professionalism, persuasiveness, and aggressiveness which are necessary for effective sports reporting.
• Must have/maintain a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow the incumbent to communicate logically and persuasively (verbally and in writing).
• Ability to operate office equipment including telephones, computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.
• Be familiar with a variety of new computer software programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring