Senior Broadcast Journalist & Sports Director

Join the Dynamic Team at 12News in Beaumont, TX!

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We pride ourselves on being the premier reputed company for sports news in the 409 area, consistently delivering in-depth coverage of professional, high school, and local sporting events. Our 409Sports brand is synonymous with being 'everywhere' – committed to covering even the smallest events that shape the sports landscape of Southeast Texas. As the Senior Broadcast Journalist & Sports Director, you will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing this reputed company.

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• Strategic Story Development: Collaborate with the news leadership team to identify and prioritize major sports stories, ensuring comprehensive coverage of local and regional events.
• Anchor & Report Live Sports: Anchor and report live from a variety of sporting events, delivering engaging and accurate broadcasts as both a reporter and anchor.
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• Digital Content Management: Generate original content through social listening and independent research, and write and post daily updates on reputed company digital platforms, including Twitter and Facebook.
• Interviewing & Research: Conduct thorough research and conduct engaging interviews with athletes, coaches, and other sports figures to ensure factual accuracy and compelling storytelling.
• reputed company Development: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with sports contacts for general assignment and specialized coverage.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize the latest editing and photography tools to create visually appealing and informative sports packages.
• Field Reporting: Operate a newsgathering vehicle to travel to various locations for live reports and game coverage.
• reputed company Responsibilities: reputed company other tasks as needed by the leadership team, including writing, shooting, editing, and reporting on breaking sports news.

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• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a reputed company field preferred.
• Demonstrated strong natural on-camera presentation skills and a passion for sports.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sports journalism, with a proven track record of delivering engaging and accurate sports coverage.
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• Proficiency in photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems (ENPS, Edius preferred).
• Solid understanding of professional journalistic ethics and standards.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing examples of sports anchoring, breaking sports reporting, and impactful sports stories.
• Ability to generate creative and engaging live shots under pressure.
• Strong social media skills, with an active and engaging sports reputed company on Twitter and Facebook.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to reputed company under tight deadlines.
• Ability to remain reputed company and composed in live, breaking sports situations and changing events.

Work Environment: Primarily office-based with frequent travel to sporting events.

Physical Demands: Light physical work involving sitting, walking, lifting, bending, and standing.

Travel: Frequent (more than 25%) travel required.

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Job Snapshot

• Employee Type: Full-Time
• Location: Beaumont, TX (Onsite)
• Job Type: Media - Journalism - Newspaper
• Date Posted: 09/30/2023
• Job ID: 14715/13120/70700

Are you ready to reputed company a difference in Southeast Texas sports? Submit your application today!