Weekend Sports Anchor

CDS Global•Rogers, AR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR., is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor and MMJ who can identify important sports story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present in a compelling manner. The Weekend Sports Anchor and MMJ is motivated, loves telling stories, and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. You will report to the News Director. At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Requirements

Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting. photography and editing
Creative writer and editor
Must be skilled and planning for immediate and long-term sports coverage
Must be disciplined and a self starter
Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
Can provide samples of reporting and photography
Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
Can handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Related military experience will be considered
In-person attendance is required

Responsibilities

Gather information for sports stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Anchor weekend sports
Put together high-quality packages
Collaborate with management on sports packages, special reports and documentaries
Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online and all digital platforms
Plan, implement, and execute day-of and extensive sports coverage
Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories