KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, in Salinas, CA., is searching for a Sports Anchor/Reporter/Producer. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of breaking the big sports stories, enterprising compelling human-interest reports, and finding unique angles that will captivate our viewers. Our ideal candidate will turn sports stories for the newscasts as well as anchor our weekday sportscasts. You must be able to enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and execute energetic live shots. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities:                                      

Delivers scripted and ad-libbed material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.   Regularly plans, gathers, and assembles stories and sportscasts on sports and special project assignments. Strategize with news managers and the sports department each day to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have exclusive content. Shoot, write and edit stories on a regular basis when needed. Develops a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow us to break stories of significance. Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms consistently throughout the day. Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines. Help the department plan and anticipate unique coverage of major events. An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components. Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Requirements:

Ability to operate editing equipment. Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds. Has a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record. Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends; in person work required. Has a passion for sports. Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience. In-person attendance is required. Bilingual.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $65,000 and $75,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.