Sports Reporter

Fox31 and KWGN Colorado’s Very Own Channel 2 are seeking an experienced Sports Reporter to join their team in Denver. The ideal candidate will be skilled in reporting, producing nightly sports shows, shooting, writing, and editing sports content, as well as creating digital elements, features, and streaming shows. This role also involves anchoring sportscasts as needed. Denver is a premier sports city, requiring a candidate who is well-connected with sources, capable of breaking sports news regularly, and possesses a memorable, energetic, and creative delivery.

Must Have

• Produce a nightly sports show
• Anchor and produce sports streaming programming
• Shoot, write and edit sports stories
• Strong on-air presence
• Deliver sports stories in a clear and concise manner
• Extensive live coverage from major sporting events
• Show a vast 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
• College degree
• 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 MMJ and producing
• Experience covering professional and high-level college sports teams
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Application must include a link with an online reel of prior work samples

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(K)

Fox31 and KWGN Colorado’s Very Own Channel 2 are looking for an experienced 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:
• Produce a nightly sports show
• Anchor and produce sports streaming programming
• Shoot, write and edit sports stories
• Strong on-air presence
• Deliver sports stories in a clear and concise manner
• Extensive live coverage from major sporting events
• Show a vast 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 ENG camera.
• Knowledge of editing – Adobe PremierSports Re
• Producing knowledge and experience – ENPS
• 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 MMJ and producing
• Experience covering professional and high-level college sports teams
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Your application must include a link with an online reel of prior work samples

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

To Apply: Please visit the Work for Us page at KDVR.com: https://kdvr.com/contact/jobs-at-fox31-denver-kwgn

or at the Nexstar Website at:https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

to complete the application process. To be considered for this job you must apply online. No Calls

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EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

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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