T Sports Anchor/Multimedia Journalist + Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position, you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. EYEWITNESS NEWS is looking for the next Sports Anchor/Reporter to join our team. Duties & Responsibilities Include: + Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner. + Periodically cover night time news events; breaking news, spot news and meetings. + Displays vast knowledge of teams, players and storylines, especially those relevant to the Mohawk Valley at the professional, collegiate and high school levels. + Responds to breaking sports news and events and other situations as required. + Travels as needed for sports coverage. + Enterprises, develops and produces stories under strict deadline pressure. + Coordinates with the digital team to make sure CNYhomepage.com and social media are properly updated. + Conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups. + Make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers. + Work in close proximity with others. Qualifications: + General knowledge of sports and teams to be covered. + Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. + Flexibility to work any shift. + Must include a link to online reel with your resume. + Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Physical Requirements: + Must be able to sit, stand, and conduct telephone conversations. + Ability to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. + Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, regardless of weather conditions. + Repetitive movements (typing and handling equipment) are required, and work may be conducted in varying lighting conditions. + Be able to handle, control objects or tools. All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position. + he Sports Reporter is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms. + 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 + 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 appearances + Performs special projects and other duties as assigned + Shoots video for sports reports + Sets up, composes and executes video shots + Maintains video equipment + Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content + Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms + Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites Requirements & Skills : + Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience + Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities + Fluency in English + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written + Minimum five years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring (More or less depending on market size) + Superior on-air presence + Experience guiding, directing and motivating others + Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously + Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution + Valid driver’s license with a good driving record + Flexibility to work any shift Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.