The Friday Sports Show and Weekend Anchor/Reporter serves as the primary presenter of weekend news and sports stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. This position features four 12-hour shifts as follows: Thursday 6AM-6PM; Friday 10AM-10PM; Saturday 4AM-4PM; Sunday 12PM-12AM.
On Fridays this anchor will produce Nebraska's only all-sports show from 3PM-11PM and on Thursdays, the person collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
> Presents news and sports stories and other content for all platforms.
> Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
> Writes and delivers stories in a clear and concise manner.
> Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
> Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
> Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
> Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
> Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
> Edits video clips as assigned.
> Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
> Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
> Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
> Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
> Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
> Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
> Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
> Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories in order to be able 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 which are relevant to the local community.
> Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
> Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
> Checks 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.
> Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
> 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 eMedia platforms.
> Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
> Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements and 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 with the ability to ad lib when required.
> Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
> 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.
Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and related materials (reel/demos/links) to Christina Sirek - christina@newschannelnebraska.com - no phone calls please.