WDIV is seeking a dynamic part-time Sports Anchor/Reporter who embodies a competitive drive and a passion for sports journalism. We’re looking for a storyteller who thrives under pressure, demonstrates excellent news judgment, and is savvy with digital media. Our ideal candidate is deeply invested in the community, aligns content across all platforms with consumer needs, and embraces transparent, creative, demonstrative storytelling. If you’re passionate about sports journalism and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and help us take our sports coverage to the next level.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sports Anchor/Reporter will be a key face of our local sports coverage, responsible for reporting, analyzing, shooting, producing shows, and anchoring stories across TV, digital, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate will dive beyond the highlights to deliver stories that resonate with different audiences and contribute to growing our brand across platforms in an innovative and forward-looking way.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own local sports coverage in our communities, producing stories for digital platforms and social media channels.
- Participate actively in editorial discussions, contributing ideas and stories to the daily multiplatform news effort.
- Shoot, produce, edit audio/video, and write content for all platforms, focusing on demonstrative and authentic storytelling.
- Produce and contribute to/anchor our Sunday nights sports show
- Establish deep community ties through engaging storytelling, being present in the community, and interacting with individuals and venues.
- Maintain a strong presence on social media, actively engaging with viewers and using platforms for crowdsourcing and story development.
- Work collaboratively with the Sports Department, Newsroom, and management to meet coverage goals.
- Other related duties as assigned.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior years of experience as a sports anchor/reporter/photographer in a TV newsroom.
- On-camera experience with an engaging personality, strong writing and reporting skills.
- Proficiency with computer systems, knowledge of editing software Edius and/or Adobe Premier, INews and ENPS and familiarity with newsroom computer systems.
- Extensive knowledge of local and national sports, with a genuine interest in staying informed about local high school, college, and pro sports teams.
- Proficient and comfortable creating compelling content for digital, social, streaming, and on-air platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple tasks while remaining calm under pressure.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel to cover sports events as required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on community involvement through appearances and promotions.
- Agile with social media for story sourcing, development, and follow-through, demonstrating a strong understanding of its importance in journalism today.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College degree in journalism, communications, or broadcasting is preferred.
Interested candidates, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Jennifer Wallace, News Director at jenniferw@wdiv.com.
WDIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WDIV will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.