SPORTS REPORTER (P/T) - KMOV

Full Time
St. Louis, MO 63102
Posted
Job description

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KMOV:

If you are creative, smart, inquisitive, organized and passionate - we have a great job waiting for you at KMOV in St. Louis - the most watched station in all of Missouri and Southern Illinois. KMOV is one of the top CBS affiliates in the country, a leader in Market #23, and known for its award winning news and weather coverage, numerous community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions.

Job Summary/Description:

The Sports Reporter position will produce and report/anchor your content. Must be knowledgeable and active in the St. Louis sports scene, and able to post content and updates to KMOV.com, Facebook, and Twitter. Must have flexibility with scheduling due to the ever changing nature of sports journalism.

This position requires an individual capable of doing it all. The Sports Reporter will produce and report/anchor your content. Must be active and knowledgeable of social media with the expectation that content will be updated on KMOV.com, Facebook, and Twitter. The Sports Reporter will perform work for all media platforms and initiatives, including on-air, web, digital, and social media.

Please note - the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Four year college degree in Journalism or Communications, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years experience as a sports reporter for a commercial /public television station in a mid to large market.
  • Excellent knowledge of the professional and college sports teams in the market is required.
  • Must be organized, energetic, and a team player.
  • Must be flexible with scheduling due to the ever changing nature of sports journalism.
  • Skilled communicator that can connect with a diverse audience.
  • Must be able to assimilate information quickly and be able to compile and summarize that information into a clear, concise, and understandable presentation.
  • Knows how to blend words and video into informative and interesting television news stories.

If you feel you’re qualified, come join our dynamic news team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

KMOV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Experience

Required
  • 2 year(s): Experience required - sports reporter for a commercial /public television station in a mid to large market.

Education

Required
  • Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Drivers License

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