TV Sports Editor
Job description* Taking responsibility for the content of daily terrestrial sports news bulletin, in collaboration with the executive producer of Sport
* Acting as final quality control on stories for terrestrial sports news bulletin
* Contributing to planning of daily sports news diary
* Subbing sports scripts and crawlers across both 24-hour and terrestrial news
* Providing guidance on story angles and pieces-to-camera across both channels
* Assigning stories to reporters and arranging cameras
* Contributing to writing of scripts and producing of stories for sports news bulletins across both channels
* Providing input and ideas on possible interviewees/sports news issues across both channels
* Assisting in the planning of the coverage of major sporting events
* Mentoring and transferring skills to junior members of sports news team
* Filling in for the sports editor when required
Requirements
* Minimum of two years management experience
* Minimum of five years experience in the television industry
* Excellent command of the English language
* Relevant degree/diploma
* Excellent writing skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Good editorial judgement and interpretational skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Note: the successful candidates will be required to work irregular hours including weekends and public holidays as well as standby shifts.
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