What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Producer/ Multi-Media Journalist position at Weigel Broadcasting Co.?
Job Description
Job Description
Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit : https : / / www.weigelbroadcasting.com / .
Sports Producer / Multi-Media Journalist
General Job Description :
ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking an ambitious Sports Multi-Media Journalist.
ABC57 has a strong reputation for covering Notre Dame Football and Basketball through our trademark 'Kickoff' and 'Tipoff' pregame shows. We are looking for a true sports storyteller who knows how to source-build. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, strong writer, knows how to shoot and edit video (including highlights), and can speak intelligently and conversationally on camera.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Pitch, shoot, write, and edit unique sports stories
- Assist other sports talent with shooting video, including highlights and interviews
- Executing live shots for yourself and / or teammates
- Build working relationships with sources, athletes, and coaches
- Enterprise Notre Dame sports stories
- Post written and video stories to our website and social media. Also, promote your work on social media.
- Must travel for sports coverage when needed
- Work with our Kickoff crew to produce pregame shows
- Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements :
Our Perks & Benefits :
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package
Long Term Disability Insurance
HSA Plan
401k with Company Match
Vacation / PTO / Sick / Paid Holidays
Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.
