Are stories more important to you than scores? Is the “how” more interesting than the highlight? We’re looking for someone to tell compelling sports stories and lead our Sports department. We want someone who values relationships that help us find the best stories to share with our viewers in the sports-crazed city of Lexington, KY, and all of the Bluegrass region. Essential Duties & Responsibilities : + 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 + Helps 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 + Sets up, composes, and executes stories + Maintains video equipment + Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital content + Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms + Interact 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. + Minimum two years’ experience in news/sports reporting (Depending on market size) + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously + Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team + Valid driver’s license with a good driving record + Flexibility to work any shift Physical Demands & Work Environment : The Sport Director must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The Assignment Editor must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds. #LI-Onsite Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.