WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an immediate opening for an experienced, creative, and motivated Sports Director.
The Sports Director is the champion of the sports department; leading the team to cover and capture what makes sports so special in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
Anchor nightly sportscasts with an emphasis on creating memorable moments on all platforms, from TV to digital.
This position requires strong writing, news gathering and editing skills.
The goal is to deliver on-air sports events, under deadline, in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner.
Develop sources for their special area of interest and use the latest editing and photography tools available.
Write and post daily on all digital platforms
Participate in community partnerships and events as well as promotional appearances as requested
Requirements
Operating a news vehicle is necessary to and from various locations.
BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
3-5 years of daily sports gathering experience
Anchor experience is required
Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
Demonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field, including an active news presence on Twitter and Facebook
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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