SPORTS JOURNALIST - KWTX

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 KWTX:

he Heart of Texas. The CBS, Telemundo and CW affiliate, KWTX is the leader in every local newscast. A state-of-the-art facility and studio help employees showcase their award-winning content.

Community service is ingrained in the culture of KWTX. In 2016, the station was honored with the NAB Service to America Award, recognizing the top local TV station for community service. The Texas Association of Broadcasters also honored KWTX with its highest award for public service, The Bonner McLain Award. in 2022, KWTX was honored for Overall Excellence by the Texas Association of Broadcasters.

Fixer Uppers Magnolia Silos have turned downtown Waco into a destination for travelers from around the country. The city is home to Baylor University, with one of the top athletic programs in the nation and beautiful McLane Stadium along the Brazos River. Space-X has a rocket testing facility, with some of the worlds most impressive technology in nearby McGregor. The market is also home to one of the largest U.S. Military installations in the world, Fort Hood. And, this region is ideally located in Central Texas, within a short drive of both the Dallas and Austin metro areas.

Job Summary/Description:

KWTX News 10, is seeking an experienced Sports Journalist. If your idea of sports is standing at a wall showing highlights from major league teams more than an hour away, DO NOT apply. If you think the only sports that deserve coverage are played with balls, DO NOT apply. If you believe sports can range from hunting to archery to competitive yoga with goats, PLEASE APPLY. If you believe there are amazing stories going untold in youth sports, PLEASE APPLY. If you believe sports-related stories deserve to be higher in a newscast than the "D" Block, PLEASE APPLY. If you're not afraid to ask tough questions and lead our newscasts when sports teams, players and coaches make the news, PLEASE APPLY.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Produce, write, shoot, and edit daily sports-related stories for our early evening newscasts
• Produce non-traditional late-evening sportscasts for on-air and digital
• Collaborate with sports director in planning daily and long-term promotable coverage
• Produce sports specials throughout the year, including a weekly high school football show, a yearly high school football special and yearly Baylor sports specials
• Execute a digital and social strategy that emphasizes digital first for sports-related stories
• Front breaking sports-related stories and strive to be the lead in our evening newscasts
• Develop and maintain sources of information in the local sports community for story generation
• Participate in story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily
• Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present innovative stories and sportscasts
• Ability to travel for assignments, as needed
• Ability to lift 35-40lbs of gear
• Recognize that he/she is a high-profile representative of our organization in the community and conduct himself/herself in a professional and cordial manner.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2 years previous sports and news experience, previous live reporting experience required
• Previous producing experience, ENPS experience helpful
• Ability to shoot and edit video, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air
• Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news/sports landscape
• A degree in journalism or related field
• Ability to be self-motivated and work efficiently in a small-group setting
• Familiarity with non-linear editing, TVU, Sony ENG, Edius and Social Media
• Valid Drivers License with good driving record
• Employment contingent on a preemployment MVR check

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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

Additional Info:

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As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License