Sports Director/Reporter/MMJ - WNEM-TV

Job Title of Opening    Sports Director/Reporter/MMJ

Location    Saginaw, Michigan

Job Type    Full-Time

Job Category    News

Enter a Description of the Job Opening: 

• Plans sports coverage for daily stories and big events
• Delivers scripted and ad lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
• Coordinates with news managers and producers to develop memorable stories and comprehensive coverage of all sporting events
• Crafts stories that go beyond surface details; accentuate unique enterprise angles and gain exclusive access to players and leaders in the sports world
• Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines • Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Appears on behalf of the station at public events
• Ability to flex schedule, including working on selected NFL Sundays and major High School Football nights
• Travel required when necessary for coverage of big games or events

Qualifications Requirements:

• Ability to operate a news camera and editing equipment
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Has a valid driver’s license and a clear driving-record
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends

Experience:

• Minimum 5-10 years of sports reporting/anchoring preferred
• Passion for sports required Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience

How to apply:    Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter.

Application Deadline    5/3/2023

Equal Opportunity Employer