Sports Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Denver, CO

1d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(K)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree