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Sports Director
Location:
Columbus, OH
Description:
Job Description WSYX/WTTE has a rare opening for a Sports Director. If you only want to do play-by-play, read scores and conduct locker room interviews for the 6 PM and 11 PM news, this isn't the position for you. The ideal leader is a story finder who will dig for unique, community-based sports stories that may just pull at the heart strings. There are long days, and you'll log some miles as we chase our area's champions. You will work weekends. You will shoot your own stuff. You will anchor on every platform. Columbus is a sports town. Beyond THE Scarlet and Gray, we are the home to professional hockey and 2023 MLS Champions! Like to cover baseball? We have a Triple-A affiliate, too. Professional Volleyball - we got it! Thriving high school sports scene - you bet we do. There is no shortage of content. Football is king in Central Ohio and in the fall every year, it is time to shine. For 30 years, we have been the only station in town to produce a weekly pre-game and post-game covering the Ohio State Buckeyes. Fans are extremely passionate about their team, and they tune in every week for the very latest when it comes to the Buckeyes. The shows are live from the stadium and a studio element with former Buckeyes as analysts. And of course, on Friday nights we cover high school football with a look at some of the biggest games every week in the area.The ideal candidate will * Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms * Interacts with our consumers on social media sites * Writes stories for the website * Embrace and execute teamwork * 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 appearance * Writes stories for the website Requirements and Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism * Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written * Superior on-air presence * Experience guiding, directing and motivating others * Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners and other office equipment * Ability to meet multiplatform deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. * Valid driver's license with a good driving record * Flexibility to work any shift Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!About Us Make your mark in Media with Sinclair, Inc., a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! Sinclair has consistently led the broadcast industry since inception. Sinclair owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!About the Team The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
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January 31 on Broadbean
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