Sports Director

Gray Local Media
Lawton, OK
Category Communications
Job Description
Role Overview

Lead the best sports coverage in Texoma, covering high schools and college football. The ideal candidate has knowledge and passion for sports, a positive attitude, and an engaging on-air personality.

What You Will Do

Anchor sports segments, mentor upcoming Sports MMJs, deliver scripted and ad lib material, plan sports stories and special projects, develop sources, and demonstrate exceptional time-management skills.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate must have a passion for sports, be well-versed in sports rules and terminology, and have a positive attitude and engaging on-air personality.

Requirements

  • Must be well-versed in the rules and terminology used in high school football, baseball, softball, basketball, wrestling, track, and volleyball
  • Must have a passion for sports
  • Anchor sports segments in 6 pm & 10 pm newscasts
  • Mentor upcoming Sports MMJs
  • Deliver scripted and ad lib material across multiple platforms with professionalism and personality
  • Plan sports stories and special projects and coordinate with management
  • Develop sources who provide tips to help us break important stories
  • Demonstrate exceptional time-management skills
  • Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
  • Appears on behalf of the station at public events

Benefits

  • Drug-free company
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