Job Details
SPORTS MSJ
SPORTS MSJ
Summary
WGRZ, the TEGNA NBC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Sports Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist who will excel in a market with two professional teams and a passionate fan base.
Category
Camera Operators
Digital Media
Journalist/Reporter
Photographers
Social Media
Video Editor
Video Producer
Writers
Location
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Aug 10, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
WGRZ, the TEGNA NBC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Sports Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist who will excel in a market with two professional teams and a passionate fan base.
We’re seeking an independent, innovative storyteller who can break out of the sea of sameness and innovate local sports for a new generation with an emphasis on character-driven sports storytelling.
We’re looking for more than the highlights; we want perspectives, analysis and points of view on all things sports.
Our ideal candidate can tell stories in a unique way to capture the attention of an audience who’s already seen the national sports networks and has dozens of Twitter alerts on their phone.
Responsibilities:
You need to be able to:
We’re seeking an independent, innovative storyteller who can break out of the sea of sameness and innovate local sports for a new generation with an emphasis on character-driven sports storytelling.
We’re looking for more than the highlights; we want perspectives, analysis and points of view on all things sports.
Our ideal candidate can tell stories in a unique way to capture the attention of an audience who’s already seen the national sports networks and has dozens of Twitter alerts on their phone.
Responsibilities:
You need to be able to:
- Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting and digital platforms.
- Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.
- Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
- Use your skills to produce different sportscasts and specials that aren’t afraid to break the mold.
- Deliver on-air events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
- Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
- Develop sources that allow you to break stories.
- Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
- Enterprise sports stories.
- Shoot, write and edit packaged reports.
- Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video.
Job Requirements:
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
- 1-3 years of experience preferred
- Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
- Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism
- A portfolio with examples of strong sports reporting
- Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
- Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
- Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
- Must be willing to travel
- Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%
- Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
- Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A