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Lockwood Broadcast Group
On Air
Full Time
Charlottesville, Virginia
Sports Anchor/Reporter
11

CBS19 in beautiful Charlottesville, VA, is looking for our next Sports Anchor/Reporter.
Be a part of the team covering Power 5 athletics at the University of Virginia. Anchor live specials for football and basketball, as well as co-host a high school football highlights show.

You will anchor and report on newscasts and digital platforms as assigned, and participate in Special Projects, community events and public appearances.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
Interact professionally with other employees, viewers, customers and community members
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

Job Description:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Anchor and Report on newscasts and digital platforms as assigned. Will also participate in Special Projects, community events and public appearances.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, shoot, write and present local sport stories for newscasts, WCAV.com and digital platforms
Perform active live shots in the field or studio as assigned by Producer
Edit stories as assigned
Drive and operate station vehicles
Travel long distances in the execution of assigned duties
Be available on-call as assigned
Look for points of difference in storytelling
Support and champion the WCAV News brand
Be able to post video and stories on web and mobile platforms
Win Breaking Sports News
Assist News Department with shoots/reporting as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

College degree in broadcast journalism or related field
Ability to work independently with excellent editorial judgment
Have a valid driver's license
Aggressive and competitive qualities with an overriding sense of good journalism and fair reporting
Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record compliant with our Vehicle Driving Safety Policy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Good eyesight and hearing, ability to walk up stairs and sometimes long distances, ability to lift weights up to 30 pounds, ability to sit for a long period of time, ability to handle often stressful situations under deadline, ability to adapt to shift changes as needed by management, good manual and overall physical dexterity.
 
If working with and contributing to a team focused on quality and becoming market leaders sounds good to you, apply today!  We look forward to hearing from you.
Please send cover letter and resume to Dan Schutte, News Director at: dschutte@cbs19news.com

Lockwood Broadcast Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Pre-employment drug test is required along with a background screen as allowed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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