Sports Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(K)

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Denver seeks an experienced Sports Reporter to join Fox31 and KWGN Colorado’s Very Own Channel 2. The role covers anchoring, reporting, shooting, and editing sports content for TV and streaming, including a nightly sports show and digital elements.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in sports reporting, strong communication, and the ability to travel for covering major events and local teams. Flexibility for nights/weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in journalism.
• Minimum four years of experience in sports reporting and producing.
• Strong on-air presence and excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Wamiliarity with shooting, writing and editing sports content for TV/online.
• Ability to travel to cover sports teams and events.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and produce sports streaming programming.
• Deliver sports stories clearly and concisely on air.
• Shoot, write, and edit sports stories for TV and digital platforms.
• Produce a nightly sports show and provide extensive live coverage.
• Respond to breaking sports news and events as required.

Skills

On-air delivery

Storytelling

News reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

ENG cameras

Job description

Sports Reporter Fox31 and KWGN Colorado’s Very Own Channel 2 are looking for an experienced television and streaming Sports Reporter to join our team. The ideal candidate has multiple skills and experiences that prepare them for reporting and producing a nightly sports show, shooting, writing and editing sports content, producing digital elements, features and streaming shows and as needed anchoring sportscasts. Denver is a premier sports city and coverage of our many local professional and college teams is competitive. We are looking for a candidate who is connected with sources and breaks sports news on a regular basis. Strong candidate should have a memorable, energetic and creative delivery.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and produce sports streaming programming
• Strong on-air presence
• Deliver sports stories in a clear and concise manner
• Shoot, write and edit sports stories
• Produce a nightly sports show
• Extensive live coverage from major sporting events
• Demonstrate knowledge of Colorado sports teams, players and storylines
• As needed, co-anchor a nightly sports show and anchor sportscasts
• Respond to breaking sports news and events as required

Requirements

• Knowledge of editing – Adobe Premier
• Producing knowledge and experience
• College degree
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Open to a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Must be available to travel to cover sports teams
• Minimum four years of experience in sports reporting and producing
• Experience covering professional and high-level college sports teams
• Knowledge of ENG cameras
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Your application must include a link with an online reel of prior work samples

Salary Range: $80k-$90k, Based on Experience.

Benefits

• We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.

KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.