SPORTS JOURNALIST (MULTIPLATFORM) - WIS-TV & PALMETTO SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
About The Position
WIS and Palmetto Sports & Entertainment are seeking an experienced sports journalist who lives for storytelling, smart analysis, and deep digital reporting. Our philosophy is simple: local sports are community stories—and we cover them as they matter. This is not a highlight-reader job. If your idea of sports coverage is standing at a wall and tossing to clips, this role isn’t for you. You’ll consistently generate enterprise reporting and features around: South Carolina Gamecocks, South Carolina State Bulldogs, Columbia Fireflies, The state’s top college and high school programs, The Midlands’ wide world of sports and active pursuits, from hunting to rowing to kickball, and everything in between. We want a journalist who finds the story behind the score and connects it to the broader community, believes sports stories belong higher in the newscast when warranted, isn’t afraid to ask tough questions and lead coverage when teams, coaches, or athletes make news, brings original ideas and strong voice to digital platforms (enterprise pieces, explainers, profiles, newsletters/social/video, etc.), and thrives on creativity, accountability, and audience growth.
Requirements
- 3-5 years’ experience
- Refined ability to write for both broadcast & digital presentation
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
- Understanding of and adherence to AP Style for digital platforms and broadcasting writing for TV
- 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
- Represent WIS professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, online and in person
- Must have the desire to win, reflect critically on your work, and apply feedback
Responsibilities
- Produce, write, shoot, and edit daily sports-related stories for our newscasts
- Report and anchor weekends
- Assist in planning daily and long-term promotable coverage for the station and other Gray stations
- Produce and lead effort in production of sports specials throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
