Weekend Sports Anchor/MMJ

Madison, WI

News 3 Now is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor/MMJ to join our team in “America’s greatest college sports town” — Madison, Wisconsin. Our sports department aggressively covers the Wisconsin Badgers, the Green Bay Packers, and local high school sports. We’re looking for a dynamic, high-energy, engaging storyteller who can go beyond the scores and connect with both hardcore sports fans and casual viewers.

What You’ll Do

· Work closely with and report to the Sports Director

· Anchor weekend sports segments with credibility, poise, personality and strong live presence

· Publish content and engage audiences across web, mobile and social platforms; contribute photos, video and text updates throughout the day

· Bring the energy of live reporting to the anchor desk and into the field

· Enterprise exclusive stories and develop unique, compelling sports content

· Shoot and edit highlights, press conferences and feature stories

· Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news and special project assignments

· Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, accentuate enterprise angles and include exclusive content

· Develop and maintain a strong network of sources to break stories of significance

· Write and edit scripts with viewer interaction and digital engagement in mind

· Work with producers and reporters to build up the big sports stories of the day

· Summarize complex information into clear, easy-to-understand components

· Operate mobile transmission devices and use the latest newsgathering technology

· Juggle multiple stories and projects at once while consistently meeting deadlines

· Appear on behalf of the station at public events and be an active presence in the community

Qualifications

· B.S. degree in Journalism or a related field (or equivalent experience; related military experience considered)

· Demo reel that accurately reflects your everyday work

· Strong on-air presence that connects with viewers, with the versatility to both anchor and report

· Broad knowledge of sporting events and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing that passion with viewers

· Knowledge of journalistic standards and ethics, especially as they relate to on-air presentation of sports stories

· Excellent, accurate and comprehensive writing skills, including for broadcast and digital

· Ability to generate non-traditional, creative approaches to sports storytelling

· Proven ability to develop sources, enterprise stories and ask tough, accountability-focused questions

· Strong live reporting skills, able to work fast and efficiently under tight deadlines

· Eagerness to be actively involved in the local community

Additional Requirements

· Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and other field technology

· Able to work in all weather conditions and work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends

· Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

· Valid driver’s license and a clear driving record

If you’re a versatile, enterprising sports journalist who can bring energy, creativity and accountability-driven reporting to our sports coverage, we want to see your resume and reel.

We offer a professional, challenging work environment, competitive compensation, and benefits package, and we encourage our employees to grow professionally with us.

WISC is an equal-opportunity employer