SPORTS DIRECTOR – KSWO -TV- LAWTON, OK
SPORTS DIRECTOR – KSWO-TV- LAWTON, OK
Job Category: News
Requisition Number: SPORT006378
Posted: February 6, 2023
- Full-Time
- Locations: Lawton, OK
Job Details
Description
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KSWO:
KSWO ABC Affiliated- The top rated station in southwest Oklahoma and north Texas leads the market in weather coverage with the First Alert Weather Team, the largest group of meteorologists tracking storms in the southern plains. Lawton is ideally located halfway between Oklahoma City and Dallas/Forth Worth metroplex. Our region is known for the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains and the National Wildlife Refuge, a hiker's paradise. Affordable living, great outdoor adventures and close proximity to major cities and their attractions make the Lawton- Wichita Falls market an exciting Opportunity for career growth.
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Job Summary/Description:
KSWO is looking for someone to lead the best sports coverage in Texoma. Our coverage spans from high schools across several counties in Oklahoma to some college football.
The ideal candidate must have knowledge and passion for sports, including but not limited to, football, basketball, track, wrestling, and baseball. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude and an engaging on-air personality. Reporting, anchoring or previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anchor sports segments in 6pm & 10pm newscasts.
- Mentor upcoming Sports MMJs
- Deliver scripted and ad lib material across multiple platforms with professionalism and personality
- Plan sports stories and special projects and coordinate with management
- Develop sources who provide tips to help us break important stories
- Demonstrates exceptional time-management skills
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Appears on behalf of the station at public events
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must be well-versed in the rules and terminology used in high school football, baseball, softball, basketball, wrestling and track and volleyball
- Must have a passion for sports
- Anchor sports segments in 6pm & 10pm newscasts.
- Mentor upcoming Sports MMJs
- Deliver scripted and ad lib material across multiple platforms with professionalism and personality
- Plan sports stories and special projects and coordinate with management
- Develop sources who provide tips to help us break important stories
- Demonstrates exceptional time-management skills
- Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
- Appears on behalf of the station at public events
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Drivers License