KXII 12 is seeking a sports anchor/reporter working directly under the sports director shooting, editing and reporting on local sports during the week and anchoring sports in our weekend newscasts. You will learn the ropes from an award-winning team, and your material will air in the market’s top-rated newscasts.  General responsibilities include:

Anchoring ˑReporting ˑProducing ˑShooting ˑVideo editing ˑNewswriting (both digital and broadcast) ˑFinding and telling compelling local sports stories ˑWriting and posting multimedia-rich digital news stories and video highlights ˑUpdating personal, as well as occasionally, the station’s social media accounts on local sports items

The right candidate will be comfortable and skilled in front of the camera, whether it be doing live shots in the field or anchoring in studio, a strong copy writer, video editor and shooter, a competent problem-solver, a quick thinker, a good communicator, and most importantly – a master storyteller. Must work well under pressure and on deadline. Knowledge of electronic news gathering, shooting video, & non-linear editing required. Knowledge of broadcast and digital news writing, as well as social media best practices required. Knowledge of sports (rules, leagues, etc.) required. Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred. PLEASE INCLUDE LINK TO DEMO REEL WITH APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record 

KXII is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. 

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

SPORTS ANCHOR/ REPORTER (W/END) – KXII | Gray Media

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