What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports and News Director position at Eagle Communications, Inc.?
Eagle Communications in Alliance, NE is seeking a highly motivated and experienced full-time Sports/News Director to join our team. The primary responsibilities of this role include, live sports broadcasts to ensure high quality and smooth execution, and assisting in the planning and execution of sports-related promotions. This individual will also be responsible for News and information in the Panhandle of Nebraska, including writing stories for our free online news website in AP style, recording on-air news updates, attending community and city council meetings, and engaging with the communities we serve. This person will also be responsible for some on-air shifts as needed, organizing and facilitating arrangements with our school partnerships, as well as being on call for severe weather events as a service to our communities. Additionally, this role may include additional projects assigned by the Regional Vice President.
Job Responsibilities
- Reports directly to Regional Vice-President and operations team
- Writes, and produces multiple Newscasts as well as sportscasts for AIR and Web Page daily
- Provides play-by-play on-air and video online broadcasts for Alliance High School
- Producing news for our on-line news site as well as on-air news updates
- Work with engineering staff when station is off the air, including making visits to transmitter sites for on-site trouble shooting as needed and instructed by the Regional Vice-President and Nebraska Operations Manager
- During Spring and Summer, assists with potential LIVE Severe Weather Coverage
- Conduct coach interviews, stories and podcasts
- Provide talent for station Live Broadcasts and events
- Assist in commercial production and adding games to our Nexgen logs
- Possible Air Shift(s)
- Other duties as may be deemed appropriate by management
Experience
- Previous radio experience
- Communications experience: journalism, writing, public speaking; understands the rules of most sports from study and/or from having played the game(s)
- Experience with Adobe Audition wirecast and Nexgen are a plus
- Ability to learn about radio transmitters and/or troubleshooting on-air issues helpful
- College degree preferred, but not necessary
Salary
At Eagle, we don't just offer a job; we offer the chance to be an Employee Owner. You'll also enjoy a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
Other information
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Eagle Communications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned company and an EEO employer. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and motor vehicle check.