Digital Sports Reporter/Producer

Job Description

WSPA/WYCW-TV in Spartanburg/Greenville, SC is looking for a Digital Sports Reporter/Producer who is passionate about great online storytelling. The ideal candidate must be an aggressive reporter who is able to work independently, generate story ideas and produce innovative content for online and social media. Must be a strong writer, excel at shooting great video, and be a creative editor. Good communication skills are also a must. The candidate will in part be responsible for digital content production for wspa.com and our social media platforms. You will work with the Digital Executive Producer and Sports Director to determine content (including articles, videos, social media, push alerts, live streams and interactive elements) and execution.

Skill/Experience Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field; live working web samples and/or print pages preferred.
• Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Basic HTML and Wordpress preferred
• Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience in sports reporting.
• Proficiency with computers, phones, copiers, scanners and other office equipment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively under deadline pressure
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• High standard of professionalism and accuracy
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Responds positively to feedback

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree

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• Reports sports stories for digital, describing the background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at news, sports, social or other functions.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.
• Writes stories for digital
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Expert understanding of Facebook and other social media platforms
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Ensures digital content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Finds new ways to use social media and our website to engage with viewers
• Use digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisions.
• Produce audience first, engaging storytelling through digital articles, videos, social media, push alerts, live streams and interactive elements.
• Urgently and aggressively report news as it happens online (strong breaking news skills)
• Use digital and social analytics to inform editorial decisions.