Sports MMJ / Anchor Job at Nexstar Media Group, Las Vegas, NV

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  • Nexstar Media Group
  • Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

KLAS 8 News Now

KLAS 8 News Now the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is looking for a driven, multi-skilled Sports MMJ/Anchor to join our team and help lead local sports coverage across the platforms of KLAS-TV. You will cover everything from the Raiders, Aces and Golden Knights to UNLV, UFC, High School Action and the F-1. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports storytelling and energized by creating content for broadcast and digital platforms. You will produce and anchor sportscasts, tell compelling feature stories and co-host our weekly Sports Shows.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Shoot, write and edit sports stories that are clear, engaging and relevant
  • Co-host and contribute content to our weekly sports shows
  • Respond to breaking sports stories and urgent newsroom events
  • Coordinate with the sports team to create well-rounded coverage
  • Engage with viewers through social media and community events
  • Maintain gear and ensure high production quality in all reports
  • Write stories for 8NewsNow.com and other eMedia platforms

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, broadcasting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong knowledge of sports and sports culture at all levels
  • Previous experience in sports reporting and anchoring
  • Excellent on-camera presence and storytelling skills
  • Strong writing, editing and digital content creation abilities
  • Comfortable working solo in the field and under tight deadlines
  • Ability to lead, coach and collaborate with team members
  • Proficient in video shooting/editing and newsroom software
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Must be flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and when breaking news occurs

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The MMJ/Anchor must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the MMJ/Anchor must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
  • 401k with company match
  • Vacation / Sick Leave

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled

Nexstar Media Group

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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