Overview

Mississippi TV, LLC in Tupelo-Columbus, Mississippi, has an immediate opening for a sports director.

Brief Description:

Duties required, but not limited to:
  • Working knowledge and passion for sports. For us, it`s all about telling stories about people rather than just teams and highlights.
  • Knowledge of proper grammar is required.
  • Must be able to shoot video with station cameras in addition to writing and editing packages, vo sots and look lives.
  • Must be able to report live from the field as well as shoot your own live shot.
  • Must follow newsroom dress code to properly represent the station on the air and in the field.
  • Individual will post written, video and picture content across multiple online platforms and social media sites.
Minimum Requirements:
  • To be successful in this position, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty to his or her utmost ability.
  • Four-year College or University degree and/or previous experience in a television, print or web newsroom.
  • Pre-employment background check and drug test required.
  • Must be a licensed driver and insurable for a motor vehicle.
To apply, submit a video with reporting samples or link to your reel and your résumé to:
Pat Peterson
News Director
WTVA/WLOV
P.O. Box 320
Tupelo, MS  38802-0320
ppeterson@wtva.com