Sports Director Job at Tribune Media Company, Sacramento, CA

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  • Tribune Media Company
  • Sacramento, CA

Job Description

KTXL-FOX40 the Nexstar station in Sacramento is seeking a dynamic engaging Sport Director to lead our coverage in a way thats informative entertaining and appealing to both hard-core and casual fans.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about local sports professional teams and everything in-between.

We dedicate more time to sports coverage than any other station including extended Final Quarter sportscasts on Friday and Sunday. And when youre not on the air youll be interacting frequently with our passionate audience on social media.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Set the direction priorities and agenda for FOX40 Sports coverage on all platforms

  • Make daily and long-term content decisions

  • Anchor sportscasts five nights per week and additionally as needed

  • Report and anchor live from sporting events

  • Produce sportscasts that are creative distinctive and memorable

  • Work closely with managers producers and others on allocation of resources

  • Ensure all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

  • Respond to breaking sports news and other urgent situations as required

  • Participate in promotional activities including public appearances

  • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

  • Shoot and edit video

  • Write articles and provide content for digital platforms

  • Build and grow large social media following with high engagement

Requirements & Skills :

  • Bachelors 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 with the ability to ad-lib when required

  • 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 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 drivers license with a good driving record

  • Flexibility to work any shift

Salary: $100000 commensurate with experience and skill level

Required Experience:

Director

Job Tags

Full time, Casual work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift,

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