Sports Director

FOX59/CBS4, the #1 news operation in Central Indiana, is seeking a strong, decisive sports leader to be an addition to a dynamic sports department. The Sports Director produces and anchors sports content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. + Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms + Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality + Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner + Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content + Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required + Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage + Participates in promotional activities including public appearances + Performs special projects and other duties as assigned + Shoots video for sports reports + Sets up, composes and executes video shots + Maintains video equipment + Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital content + Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms + Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites Requirements & Skills: + Bacheloru2019s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience + Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities + Fluency in English + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required + Minimum five yearsu2019 experience in sports anchoring, with time as a Sports Director preferred + Superior on-air presence + Experience guiding, directing and motivating others + Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously + Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution + Valid driveru2019s license with a good driving record + Flexibility to work any shift + Other duties as assigned Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns Americau2019s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstaru2019s national television properties include The CW, Americau2019s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing u201cNews for All America,u201d popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Companyu2019s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and , are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Created: 2026-03-07