About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WOWT: WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state of the art technology, and with our leading broadcast news we provide award winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can’t be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo, to the NCAA Men’s College World Series. Omaha is popular for our downtown which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.
Job Summary/Description: The Sports Director will shoot, report and edit local sports stories for Channel 6 broadcasts on-air and on all digital platforms. Anchoring sportscasts is included in regular duties. Will be working individually or as part of a team to produce compelling packages on deadline and the time management skills to produce news stories for WOWT.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Developing, reporting and coverage of local sports stories
• Shooting and editing sports video
• Finding and reporting stores that target our key/core viewers
• Live reports
• Staying current on sports topics, local teams and local sports developments through reading, research and contact with sports sources
• Writing and posting sports stories to WOWT.com daily,
• Posting sports stories, commentary on all station Social Media platforms
• Learning and implementing all Newsroom technology
• Produce high-quality sports packages
• Develop sources and generate ideas
• Developing, reporting and coverage of local sports stories
• Shooting and editing sports video
• Finding and reporting stores that target our key/core viewers
• Live reports
• Staying current on sports topics, local teams and local sports developments through reading, research and contact with sports sources
• Writing and posting sports stories to WOWT.com daily,
• Posting sports stories, commentary on all station Social Media platforms
• Learning and implementing all Newsroom technology
• Produce high-quality sports packages
• Develop sources and generate ideas
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication or related field preferred but prior experience as a sports director would be given consideration.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a television news or sports reporter.
• Strong sports knowledge is a requirement
• Good writing skills and ability to function under deadline pressure
• Shooting and video editing skills required
• Strong communication skills
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references. (Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
WOWT-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info: Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 5/24/2023
Closing Date: 8/22/2023
City: Omaha – 68131
State: Nebraska
Apply Online URL: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/GRA1017GRYT/JobBoard/ae441110-89bd-444d-8ad2-b76c7b9db7a9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=1f2297ef-991a-4e98-a35f-cfda6b09a74a
