Sports Reporter

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

Job summary

KDVR/KWGN in Denver is seeking an experienced television and streaming Sports Reporter to join our team. The ideal candidate will report, shoot, write and edit sports content, produce digital elements and streaming segments, and sometimes anchor sportscasts.

You should be connected with sources, deliver a memorable, energetic on-air presence, and handle extensive live coverage of local pro and college teams. Flexibility for nights and weekends, travel readiness, and a strong reel are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient with editing software, including Adobe Premiere.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

On-air presence

Reporting & producing

Travel readiness

Education

College 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

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

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. 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