Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Sports Reporter

Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of sports reporting and producing experience
  • Knowledge of Adobe Premier for editing
  • Experience covering professional and high-level college sports
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
  • Familiarity with ENG cameras

Responsibilities

  • Anchor and produce sports streaming programming
  • Deliver sports stories clearly and concisely
  • Shoot, write, and edit sports stories
  • Produce a nightly sports show
  • Provide extensive live coverage from major sporting events
  • Co-anchor a nightly sports show as needed
  • Respond to breaking sports news promptly

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(K) plan
  • Support for a drug and alcohol-free workplace
Full 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

Agents - candidates must apply to be considered for the position.

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

To Apply: Please visit the Work for Us page at KDVR.com: kdvr.com/contact/jobs-at-fox31-denver-kwgn or at the Nexstar Website at: www.Nexstar.tv to complete the application process. To be considered for this job you must apply online. No Calls

**** 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

SCAM ALERT:

Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:[redacted].com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a [redacted] email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [redacted].

About Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 199 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). Nexstar’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. Nexstar’s community portal websites offer additional hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content while creating new revenue opportunities. Nexstar also owns WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information please visit www.nexstar.tv.
Learn more about Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc
Size
11,160 employees
Market Cap
$6.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$811.4 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+33.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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