Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 22 hours ago
Anchor, Sports, Harlingen, TX
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expNexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Sports Director for KVEO in south Texas, who is passionate about storytelling and community engagement. The role involves leading sports coverage, anchoring sportscasts, and producing content that highlights local sports and connects with the audience.
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Responsibilities
Lead the vision for sports coverage that resonates with both die-hard fans and casual viewers
Anchor engaging, personality-driven sportscasts
Report live from games and events, bringing viewers into the action and emotion
Produce creative, distinctive, and memorable content for TV and digital platforms, including CTV
Take part in the production of our weekly 30-minute show spotlighting UTRGV athletics, Vaqueros Nation
Host a weekly CTV digital show
Build strong connections with the community through social media engagement and public appearances
Respond quickly to breaking sports news and deliver compelling coverage
Shoot, edit, and write stories that go beyond the scoreboard, stories that matter
Qualification
Required
A storyteller at heart with a passion for local sports and community pride
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field (or equivalent experience)
At least 4 years of sports reporting or anchoring experience (flexible based on market size)
Strong on-air presence and ability to ad-lib with confidence
Skilled in video shooting/editing and digital content creation
Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with a team
Excellent communication skills and deadline-driven mindset
Valid driver's license and flexibility to work any shift
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Sammon
SVP
Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
Recent News
2025-12-18
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