Lexington, KY, is home to SEC sports at the University of Kentucky, a lot of other great athletics at area colleges and universities and dominant high school sports.  We’re also about an hour away from the Bengals and the Reds.  We are committed to sports.  We produce our Home Team Friday Nights through the high school football and basketball seasons, as well as our Sunday night show, The OT.  We hope to find a good person who always wants to help teammates and who loves finding and telling great stories.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reports, shoots, and edits sports stories in a clear and concise mannerResearches, reports, and covers sporting events, sports news, and sports feature stories with an intense focus on high school football, college, and professional teamsWork closely with the sports team to develop and plan comprehensive sports coverageDeliver live reports in the fieldWrite stories for the station's websiteInteract with viewers and users on social media platformsRespond to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as requiredParticipate in promotional activities including public appearancesPerform special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceComprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activitiesFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when requiredAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to effectively listen, fully understand problems, and communicate with a team to shape a solutionValid driver’s license with a good driving recordMust have flexibility with scheduling due to the ever-changing nature of sports journalism.

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