Sports Anchor/Reporter/Anchor

The NBC4 Anchor/Producer/Reporter covers local high school, college, and professional sports on all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. A sports role at NBC4 in Columbus is one of the most-coveted sports positions in the nation, especially for journalists with a passion for college football. Ohio State is a massive piece of our daily sports programming all year long. Also of interest in central Ohio: an NHL team, three NFL teams, 2 MLB teams, an MLS team, an NBA team and one of the biggest tournaments on the PGA Tour. The NBC4 Sports Team has provided on-site coverage of the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, CFP National Championship, NCAA Final Four and the Olympics. The team continues to innovate by bringing fresh insight and storytelling on the NBC4 Columbus streaming channel. + Produces and presents sports reports for platforms including on air, online, streaming and social media. + Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. + Enterprises, writes, and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner while meeting multiple daily deadlines. + Skilled at producing sports-themed programs for all platforms. + Shoots and edits video and writes copy for on air, online and streaming. + Has specific knowledge of and complies with video usage policies for all major sports events. + Works with news managers to plan and execute compelling sports coverage that may include out-of-town travel. + Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required. + Consistently tells compelling, multi-platform stories with an emphasis on local enterprise sports reporting. + Participates in promotional activities including public appearances on behalf of the station. + Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. + Engages in ongoing technical and performance training as assigned. + Participates in professional use of social media and digital platforms. Requirements & Skills : + Bacheloru2019s degree in journalism or a related field + Fluency in English + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required + Minimum three yearsu2019 experience in professional broadcast sports producing, reporting and anchoring + Superior on-air presence + Ability to manage coverage of breaking sports news and scheduled sporting events + Ability to carry up to 50 pounds and work in various weather conditions + Ability to operate a news camera and editing equipment + Proficiency with computers, social media, and other office equipment + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously + Ability to effectively listen to understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution + Strong understanding of high school, college, and professional sports + Valid driveru2019s license with a good driving record + Flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays; willing and available to travel for coverage of major sporting events out of town + APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED. NO PHONE CALLS. #LI-Onsite 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: 2026-03-06