Sports Anchor / Multimedia Journalist
Live and breathe sports? Turn your passion into your profession!
WVVA, a Gray Local Media station in Bluefield, WV, is hunting for a high energy Sports Anchor / Multimedia Journalist to own the sports desk and electrify our audience on-air and across digital platforms.
Here, sports aren’t just box scores – they’re the heartbeat of Appalachia. As the home of the market’s powerhouse high school coverage, you won’t just report the plays; you’ll capture the raw emotion, community pride and unforgettable stories that unite our towns and schools. Bring your game face, your storytelling chops and your love for the game!
At WVVA, we’re not just committed to strong journalism and community service; we’re obsessed with excellence, armed with cutting-edge tech, and dedicated to premier training and development.
Duties: (including but not limited to)
- Serve as the weekend sports anchor and multimedia journalist; provide fill-in sports anchoring during the week as needed.
- Shoot, write, edit, and produce compelling sports stories, features, and game highlights with an emphasis on local coverage.
- Report live from events and develop enterprise stories that go beyond the box score.
- Consistently create and update content for the station’s website, social media, and digital platforms throughout the day as needed.
- Meet daily deadlines while maintaining a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and journalistic ethics.
Qualifications: (including but not limited to)
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Experience as a sports multimedia journalist in a television newsroom preferred.
- Confident, engaging on-air presence and strong storytelling skills.
- Proficiency shooting and editing video; ability to produce content independently.
- Comfortable contributing to social and digital platforms and engaging with the community.
- Team player with a positive attitude, able to work independently and adapt to a flexible schedule.
- Familiarity with ENPS and Edius is a plus; professional knowledge of broadcast operations is helpful.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and ability to pass a drivers record check required.
Imagine living in the “Nature’s Air-Conditioned City” of Bluefield, WV, nestled amidst the majestic Appalachian Mountains! WVVA isn’t just a station; it’s your gateway to adventure. We’re centrally located to major markets and surrounded by a playground of world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of ATV and hiking trails, exhilarating skiing, and so much more. We don’t just work here; we LOVE living here!
Ready for high-octane sports action? Step up to the plate and join our winning team! Apply now at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. Please include your résumé and a link to your work reel with your application. No phone calls, please.
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