WDHN-TV has an immediate opening for a Sports Director / Anchor. See why so many people are discovering this hidden jewel of a city, moving to Dothan. Our rate for new arrivals is among the top cities in the country. It's not just because of our warm climate and friendly people, we're also just a few miles and a short drive from pristine Gulf Coast beaches.
- Produces and anchors 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.
- Produces and anchors weekend news and sports.
- 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
- Develops comprehensive sports coverage
- Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Shoots video for sports reports
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Superior on-air presence
- Proficiency with office equipment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
