Sports Director

Sports Director

  • Full Time
  • Lincoln
  • Negotiable USD / Year
  • Salary: Negotiable

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Description:

KLKN-TV is looking for a Sports Director to lead our sports department.  Lincoln is home to the Huskers and is one of the best sports markets in the country!  This position requires a great on-air personality with strong reporting, editorial, and social media skills.  A drive and passion for sports is essential, along with the ability to generate strong local sports stories without relying on national feeds.   The ideal candidate knows the pulse of Husker Athletics and will pitch opportunities for special coverage.  Please send your resume and reel to Steffani Nolte – News Director, KLKN-TV, 3240 So. 10th St., Lincoln, NE 68502, email to snolte@klkntv.com.

You will…

Shoot, write and edit sports stories for broadcast and web
Produce sports block for 6 & 10 PM shows
Coordinate coverage for sports department
Update social media/web platforms throughout the day
Develop relationships with sources to help break us sports stories
You have…

Two-years on-air experience
Knowledge of Adobe Premiere
Knowledge of JVC cameras
Thrive under pressure and deadlines
Willing to work various shifts
You will receive…

Competitive salary
Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, etc.
Vacation, paid holidays, and paid-time-off
Exceptional growth opportunities
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Responsibilities:

See job description

Requirements:

KLKN-TV is looking for a Sports Director to lead our sports department.  Lincoln is home to the Huskers and is one of the best sports markets in the country!  This position requires a great on-air personality with strong reporting, editorial, and social media skills.  A drive and passion for sports is essential, along with the ability to generate strong local sports stories without relying on national feeds.   The ideal candidate knows the pulse of Husker Athletics and will pitch opportunities for special coverage.  Please send your resume and reel to Steffani Nolte – News Director, KLKN-TV, 3240 So. 10th St., Lincoln, NE 68502, email to snolte@klkntv.com. You will… Shoot, write and edit sports stories for broadcast and web Produce sports block for 6 & 10 PM shows Coordinate coverage for sports department Update social media/web platforms throughout the day Develop relationships with sources to help break us sports stories You have… Two-years on-air experience Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Knowledge of JVC cameras Thrive under pressure and deadlines Willing to work various shifts You will receive… Competitive salary Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, etc. Vacation, paid holidays, and paid-time-off Exceptional growth opportunities We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Contact:

Steffani Nolte
Email: snolte@klkntv.com

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