KTAL NBC 6, KMSS FOX, KSHV 45, ktalnews.com in Shreveport, Louisiana currently in search of an experienced hands-on Sports journalist to serve as Sports & News Reporter / MMJ!
The Sports & News Reporter / MMJ position produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds general news and sports content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news and sports consumers.
Reports news and sports stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects content, grammar, and punctuation errors, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers that are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Check reference materials such as books, news files, or public records to obtain relevant facts
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for the web and other social media platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms
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 as needed
Respond to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required
Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Executes live shots for news and sports
Maintains video equipment
Edits video clips for television broadcasts and content
Assists with sports and news coverage in/from our Shreveport, LA bureau or our Texarkana, TXBureau when needed
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Minimum two years’ experience in news or sports reporting (More or less depending on market size)
Good on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
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