Sports Newswriter/Producer

This position will work in conjunction with the rest of our staff to build all the elements in our Sports Central shows and sports news hits. It will mainly be staffed on weekends, with the opportunity for more work throughout the week. We are looking for individuals who are proactive self-starters and able to shoulder a variety of responsibilities while putting together our sports segments and shows, all while working together in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Write pertinent sports content, including, but not limited to, leads, highlights, teases, VO copy, packages & obituaries
Edit highlights, teases, VOs, SOTs & long-form packages
Design & create graphics to visually enhance the storytelling process, including, but not limited to, lower 3rds, full screens & monitors
Implement engaging production techniques to manage and elevate the quality & impact of our sportscasts
Generate compelling story/feature ideas, especially in the context of community impact

Mandatory Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of sports across all platforms, including, but not limited to all local pro sports franchises (Lakers, Dodgers, Chargers, etc.)
Extensive editing experience (Edius used here at CBS-LA)
Experience line producing shows in a control booth
Experience creating and populating sports rundowns (iNews used here at CBS-LA)
Available to work weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of prior writing/producing experience in sports/news environment
5+ years of experience in sports television
Experience with building graphics (part of daily responsibility)
Skill in posting/finding sports content on social media/digital

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in Journalism or Communications