Sports Director, News Anchor

WDHN-TV has an immediate opening for a Sports Director / Anchor. See why so many people are discovering this hidden jewel of a city, moving to Dothan. Our rate for new arrivals is among the top cities in the country. It's not just because of our warm climate and friendly people, we're also just a few miles and a short drive from pristine Gulf Coast beaches. Produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner. Produces and anchors weekend news and sports. Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required Develops comprehensive sports coverage Participates in promotional activities including public appearances Performs special projects and other duties as assigned Shoots video for sports reports Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites Requirements & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities Fluency in English Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required Superior on-air presence Proficiency with office equipment. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.