Job title: Sports Reporter, Video Journalist
Department: Bright House Sports Network
Reports to: Managing Editor, Sports
FLSA status: Full-time, non-exempt
Position summary: Research, develop, write, shoot and edit videotape for reporting of sports stories within deadline whether for prerecord programming, live report or the web.
Position responsibilities:
Enterprise original sports stories; gather information for stories using contacts and leads.
Shoot and edit videotape. Combine video, audio and graphics to tell the story effectively. Complete stories within assigned deadline. Stories should be compelling, factually correct, creative and written in a clear concise conversational manner.
Report on location for live breaking stories and sideline reporting demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality.
Write original stories for website.
Manage general upkeep of assigned company equipment.
Drive to and from assigned locations.
Establish a community presence outside of sports reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Essential skills and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in mass media, communications, broadcast journalism or related field or comparable television sports and or news work experience for 2+ years
Shooting, editing, and writing television news stories covering sports
Must have a good knowledge of the history of sports, how games are played and of athletes
Interpersonal: has contact with media and general public with excellent collaboration skills with co-workers
Planning: ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
Computer: working knowledge of office computer; knowledge of ENPS, and non-linear systems a plus
Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes and work in and tolerate various weather conditions
Company:
BHSN
Contact:
Charles Morton
Location:
7901 66Th Street N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781