Sports Multimedia Journalist-Photographer

Nexstar Media Group - Metairie, LA

Full-time

Metairie, LA

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

WGNO-TV, the ABC affiliate in Metairie, Louisiana, is seeking a passionate and skilled Sports Multimedia Journalist-Photographer to join our dynamic sports department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant sports market known for its rich culture surrounding teams like the Saints, Pelicans, LSU Tigers, and Tulane Green Wave. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in our commitment to sports coverage, which includes our flagship program, Friday Night Football, now in its 33rd year, and our weekly SportsZone show aired on WNOL-TV. As a Sports MMJ-Photographer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality sports content that resonates with our community. This role requires a multifaceted individual who can shoot, edit, produce, and report on sports stories across various media platforms. You will be expected to connect with local athletes, teams, and coaches, showcasing their stories through superior game/event coverage. Your work will not only be featured on-air but also across our digital platforms, including WGNO.com, Facebook, and X, ensuring that our audience is engaged and informed. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of sports, particularly in high school, college, and professional levels, and will be adept at capturing the excitement of live events. You will be tasked with delivering live reports from the field, writing engaging stories for our website, and interacting with viewers on social media. This position demands flexibility and the ability to respond to breaking news and urgent situations in the newsroom, making it essential for the candidate to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelors 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.