Sports MSJ

WCNC-TV

Category: Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title: Sports MSJ

Primary Industry: Broadcasting - Radio - TV

Manage Others: No

Details:

WCNC-TV is currently seeking a Sports Multi-Skilled Journalist who knows the art of storytelling and can help us grow our digital and on-air platforms. This is the #3 position in our sports department. The ideal candidate will be able to fill in on the anchor desk when needed.

The ideal candidate also will be able to shoot, write, edit, and produce with the mindset that we are a ‘digital-first’ newsroom.

In this role, you will:

Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting.
Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.
Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
Use your skills to produce different sportscasts that aren't afraid to break the mold.
Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
Develop sources that allow you to break stories.
Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.
Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
Enterprise sports stories.
Shoot, write and edit packaged reports.
Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video.
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
Transmit and present exciting live reports with current technology.
Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 8/1/2016

Closing Date: 9/1/2016

City: Charlotte - 28217

State: North Carolina

URL: http://www.wcnc.com

Experience: 3 Year(s)

Job requirements include:

BA/BS in Journalism, Communications or related field.
Minimum 3 years as Sports MSJ in mid-size market.
Deep knowledge of all major league sports, college and high school sports.
Excellent writing, shooting, editing and performance skills.
Knowledge of the Charlotte market a plus.

About TEGNA:

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), formerly Gannett Co., Inc., is comprised of a dynamic portfolio of media and digital businesses that provide content that matters and brands that deliver. TEGNA reaches more than 90 million
Americans and delivers highly relevant, useful and smart content, when and how people need it, to make the best decisions possible. TEGNA Media includes 46 television stations and is the largest independent station group of major network affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. TEGNA Digital is comprised of Cars.com, the leading online destination for automotive consumers, CareerBuilder, a global leader in human capital solutions, and other powerful brands such as G/O Digital and Cofactor. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.

Contact Company: Charlotte, NC

Contact E-Mail: mattking@wcnc.com

Contact Details: Matt King

Apply Online URL: http://www.jobs.net/j/JKj1FCBU?idpartenaire=10101&jobdetails=true

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