Sports Director Back to Jobs Sports Director By Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. -- WBRE-TV/WYOU-TV/PAHOMEPAGE.COM 5/7/2025 News Category:NewsPosition/Title:Sports DirectorDetails:The Sports Director produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.Vacancy Type:Full TimeDate Posted:5/7/2025Closing Date:6/7/2025City:Wilkes-Barre - 18701State:PennsylvaniaURL:http://pahomepage.comExperience:Produces and presents sports reports for all platformsManages Sports Department. This includes scheduling and management of daily operations and long-term planningCoordinates with News Director on upcoming projectsEnsures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityWrites and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise mannerAssists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other contentResponds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as requiredWorks closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverageParticipates in promotional activities including public appearancesPerforms special projects and other duties as assignedShoots video for sports reportsSets up, composes and executes video shotsMaintains video equipmentEdits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia contentWrites stories for the website and other eMedia platformsInteracts with viewers and users on social media sitesRequirements:Minimum five years' experience in sports reporting or anchoringBachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceComprehensive knowledge or sports and sports-related activities Fluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when requiredSuperior on-air presenceExperience guiding, directing and motivating othersAbility to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skillsProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solutionValid driver's license with a good driving recordFlexibility to work any shift#LI-OnsiteContact:Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstarApply Online URL:www.pahomepage.comJob Req #:36342 Images × Share × Email Facebook LinkedIn X Pinterest Powered By GrowthZone