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KIMA-TV Sports Anchor / Multimedia Journalist in Pasco, Washington
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KIMA in Yakima, WA, is seeking a Sports Anchor/Multimedia Journalist to lead in sports reporting. Successful candidate will be committed to covering the hard news of sports. The Sports Anchor/MMJ is responsible for producing both long form and daily sports content.
*[Responsibilities:]{.underline} *
- Gather sports information and report, write and edit content for all platforms. Assign other sports journalists and organize their work for proper & efficient function of Sports Department.
- Cover area sports
- Ability to Travel to sporting events
- Ability to produce sports stories and special programs both live and pre-recorded for broadcast and digital platforms
- Report and write sports stories
Ability to edit video images
*[Position requirements:]{.underline} *
- Education: 4 Year College Degree. Journalism preferred
- Prior work experience: 2 years previous television sports anchoring/reporting experience Skills: Newsroom Computer Systems
- Office Computer Systems
*[Technical Knowledge of:]{.underline} *
- ENG Cameras and Recorders
- Video Image Editing systems
- Digital CMS platforms
- Organized
- Detail Oriented
[Desirable attributes: ]{.underline}
- Ability to ad-lib
- Strong Writing and Communications skills
- Command of English Language and Grammar
- Strong knowledge of all sports and a view of how they relate to life in northeast Wisconsin
- Ability to Manage and Lead Sports Department
- Work Independently or as a team
[Physical attributes: ]{.underline}
- Needs the physical strength and endurance involved with transporting video camera and equipment.
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The annual compensation range for this role is $45,000-$60,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, 40 hours of paid sick leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
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