Sports Director
Company: 9&10 News - Heritage Broadcasting
Location: Cadillac
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
At 9&10 News of Northern Michigan you will find a thriving,
robust and exciting company with a world class facility and
location in beautiful Northern Michigan. We offer competitive pay,
first class benefits and opportunities to learn and grow alongside
accomplished leaders in the industry.The Company: Heritage
Broadcasting's roots began on air in 1954 and we have been growing
and evolving ever since! We are proud to be the News Leader in
Northern Michigan! Today, we are home to news, weather, and
entertainment content, 9&10 News, Local 32, and CW 32 as well
as ME TV, Lake Effect Digital, ION, and Mane Content.The Position:
No one covers local sports like 9&10 News. That's why we have
branded our sports department to separate it from above the rest-as
MISportsNow. We take pride in covering the 100+ high schools, as
well as the local colleges and universities like Central Michigan
University and Ferris State University. This position will continue
to push the envelope that and bring the Sports team to new heights
as we venture into not only game day coverage, but also
strengthening our original content and storytelling. This position
will lead our sports team as we build our own sports
network-MISportsNow+, and strengthen our livestreams of niche
sporting events and local games. This person will bring their
passion to local sports and instill it into the staff of reporters
and photojournalists, while also creating content strategies for
the department.The Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD
- 401K with a Company Match
- 17 Days PTO
- Relocation AllowanceThe Culture
- Innovative: Our industry changes every day. Fresh ideas are
welcomed and encouraged!
- Motivating & Engaging: Regardless of position or job title, you
will find our team members are proud of their contributions,
individual and team accomplishments, and they love to celebrate
them!
- Collaborative: No one person or department is able to do it
all. We rely on our strengths and weaknesses to complement one
another to create an unbeatable team.
- Inclusive: We know to get all kinds of ideas, we need all kinds
of people!Responsibilities
--- Sports Anchor will provide sports reports for news programs and
online properties
- Work with the News Director and other managers to establish
Sports department goals and work to develop and further the grand
of the station's sports programs
- Responsible for managing the analytical reporting for the
Sports Planning team
- Work with other departments to execute special sporting
events
- Will be someone who embraces social media, OTT and all of our
digital platforms
- Assign daily stories to Sports reporters and Sports
photojournalists
- Perform other duties assignedRequirements
- Must have a positive attitude, especially during high-stress
situations
- Should be able to generate story & project ideas
- Proven management and people skills to direct staff
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community
- Thorough understanding of Adobe Premiere software
- A degree in journalism or a related field
- Must have strong organizational, communication and time
management skills
- Ability to come up with innovative and creative ideasIn
Addition, We Hope You'll Appreciate:
- Great and inspiring company culture. Entrepreneurship
mentality.
- Rest and relaxation. 3 weeks paid time off. 9 paid
holidays
- Comprehensive benefits
- Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a company match to provide
a better future in your retirement years.
- Development opportunities. We are growing which in turn
provides opportunities to grow both personally and
professionally.
- Ability to live in beautiful Northern Michigan and take
advantage of the sandy beaches to the snowcapped mountains and
everything in between.The Location: Heritage Broadcasting is based
in beautiful Northern Michigan. This position will be located at
our Cadillac office. This is a great place to live, work and play!
With rich forests, trails for miles, sand dunes, and an abundance
of shoreline, it's easy to see why we love it so much! Northern
Michigan truly offers something for everyone with our beautiful
four seasons and opportunity for year round outdoor adventures!Are
you ready? Are you excited?Yes? Apply today!Heritage Broadcasting
is an EEO Employer.
Keywords: 9&10 News - Heritage Broadcasting, Grand Rapids , Sports Director, Executive , Cadillac, Michigan
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