News/Sports MMJ

Job Summary/Description:  

KWCH 12 News is looking for a dynamic multimedia journalist to join our news and sports teams.

We’re looking for someone who can produce compelling news and sports stories. The ideal candidate will be able to interview the mayor one day and a local athlete the next. We need someone who has a strong knowledge of collegiate and professional sports, but can still tell a compelling story about local high school athletes, too.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills both on the air and in the newsroom. Someone who can handle breaking news situations on the air is a must.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works with the news director, sports director, and assignment desk to determine, plan, and staff daily assignments
• Must have excellent news & sports judgment and journalism ethics
• Must have strong writing, storytelling, and reporting skills
• Must be skilled in social media and online news production
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills
• Must have the ability to shoot and edit your own stories
• Excellent live reporting skills required, ability to ad-lib during breaking news
• Must be able to anchor a sportscast
• Must be able to produce a sportscast and other sports programming (create a newscast rundown, write stories, build graphics, and coordinate with control room and field crews)
• Must be willing to work various shifts, longer hours, and different days as needed
• Travel will be required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in on-air television sports reporting, anchoring, and producing is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
• Basic experience with newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS)
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (for digital platforms) and broadcast writing (for television).
• Ability to operate a field camera, editing, and lighting equipment
• Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35-50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to represent the station professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, and on social media
• Must have a desire to win, the ability to reflect on your work, and apply feedback

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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