This is an exciting opportunity to start your TV and online sports reporting career. It is a full-time position with a growing emphasis on digital video coverage. We want someone willing to build their skills, with an emphasis on sports storytelling. This person should be dedicated to finding the stories in sports that connect with viewers on a human level, not just reporting on the plays and scores.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Writing for on-air and online
- Working knowledge of videography and non-linear editing
- Must meet deadlines and be able to multitask
- Work alongside our Sports Director and News Director
- Anchor three nights a week (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) and report the remaining two-- subject to change based on schedule needs.
- Setting up feature stories for reporting
- Capitalize on opportunities for digital and social coverage
- LIVE shots
- Covering D-1 College Hockey programs at both Upper Michigan universities
- Emphasizing LOCAL sports coverage on the college and high school levels, plus the outdoors
- Maintaining a professional appearance
