Sports Director

Job description

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore is looking for a Sports Director who can authentically deliver sports stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots. You will be a newsroom leader who helps mentor team members. You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. You will report to the News Director. The salary range is $145,000 - $155,000. Responsibilities: Anchor sportscasts & report on local sports teams Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation Deliver scripted and ad-lib material, including sports highlights, with polish, personality and purpose Work with producers in newscast production Summarize information into easy-to-understand components: Complete each interaction with journalistic integrity and ethical standards Appear on behalf of the station at public events Requirements: Professional experience as a sports anchor/reporter Your demo reel is indicative of your ever...