Sports Director - News

WTEN-TV, the ABC Affiliate in Albany, New York is hiring a full-time Sports Director. The Sports Director produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

+ Produces and presents 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

+ 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

+ Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage

+ Participates in promotional activities including public appearances

+ Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

+ Shoots video for sports reports

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