KAAL-TV in Rochester is seeking a Sports Director.
Business Unit
KAAL-TV
Employee Classification
Full Time Regular
About Us
As an ABC6 News (KAAL-TV) employee, you are surrounded by opportunity while experiencing a forward-thinking philosophy. You will work among passionate, engaged professionals who work together to create content on Television and Digital platforms for our audience. Whether you are searching for a career On-Air, Behind-the-Scenes, or Marketing & Promotion, there is an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive within ABC6 News and Hubbard Broadcasting.
Job Overview
This position is responsible for selecting, researching, writing, and producing sports news content for broadcast. The role also includes delivering scripted and unscripted live sports reports on television.
Job Responsibilities
- Anchor and produce sportscasts for on-air broadcasts.
- Shoot, write, edit, and publish daily sports content for television and digital platforms.
- Report live and/or record sports stories as assigned.
- Deliver scripted and unscripted live sports coverage on television.
- Engage daily on social media platforms in alignment with station goals and management direction. Generate enterprise sports reporting by originating and developing timely, relevant stories that are accurate, fair, and engaging.
- Collaborate with the newsroom team to deliver high-quality local television journalism.
- Build and maintain strong, diverse sources within the local sports community.
- Represent the station at public appearances and community events.
- Maintain professional standards for wardrobe, hair, makeup, and grooming in accordance with station policies.
- Lead the sports team and coordinate coverage with other sports reporters, along with producers and newsroom leadership.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in sports or news reporting, anchoring, producing, shooting, and editing.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver confident, accurate live reports.
- Working knowledge of photojournalism principles and non-linear editing systems required.
- Ability to work quickly, accurately, and effectively under strict deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional, consistent on‑air appearance.
- Strong critical‑thinking skills, including sound judgment, live ad‑libbing, and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Highly developed public-speaking and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record, as verified by the Company.
- Applicants must submit a demo reel or link to recent work to be considered.
Additional Information
This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The hourly rate of pay for this position is $20-$22 per hour.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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