Sports Reporter/MMJ

WNYT NewsChannel 13 is the award-winning NBC affiliate for New York State's Capital Region. We're a longtime market leader and we're committed to excellence in all we do. Whether it's live coverage of breaking news, investigative stories focused on finding solutions, or -- now more than ever -- top-notch digital content, we reach our viewers and followers across all platforms with the information they need to be informed, stay safe and plan their day.

New York's Capital Region is diverse and unique, offering a range of activities and experiences within reach all year long. Enjoy craft breweries and fine dining, water sports, winter sports, the hustle and bustle of city life -- or the calm, beautiful quiet of the Catskills. Albany sits just three hours from New York City or Boston, making experiences outside of the region just a drive, bus ride or train ride away. Whether you're an avid skier, a fan of farmers markets, enjoy theater, live music, professional sports, history, nature -- or all of the above -- the Capital Region has something for you.

When you work for Hubbard Broadcasting and WNYT, you're part of a team of dedicated and passionate professionals, pushing every day to serve our community. Here, collaboration is at the forefront, good ideas can come from anywhere and our community comes first. We're committed to the health and growth of our station culture and believe in a work environment that includes diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We strive to tell the stories of our community through the diverse eyes of our staff and provide an unbiased platform for all viewpoints. We push to advance our station culture through training, employee engagement and our everyday investment in each other.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Sports Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist to join our news team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for covering all aspects of the sports world, from reporting on games and events to interviewing players and coaches, and writing feature stories about the latest trends and controversies in the world of sports. This role requires a strong understanding of journalism best practices, familiarity with the technical aspects of video production, and the ability to create engaging content across multiple platforms.

• Anchor and produce sportscast, which includes reporting on sporting events and games, including covering the action on the field or court and interviewing players, coaches, and other key figures.
• Write articles, columns, and features on a wide range of sports-related topics, such as player profiles, team news, and analysis of games and trends for on-air and web.
• Use social media and other digital platforms to provide up-to-the-minute coverage of sporting events and breaking news.
• Report live and/or on tape as assigned.
• Gather and verify information from a variety of sources, including official sources, coaches, players, and other experts.
• Meet deadlines and work under pressure, often in fast-paced and demanding environments.
• Travel to cover sporting events and games, sometimes on short notice or for extended periods of time.
• Edit and proofread your own work and the work of others.
• Collaborate with other journalists, photographers, and producers to create multimedia content.
• Participate in editorial meetings and contribute to editorial planning and strategy.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance and support to newer reporters.
• Participate in public appearances and community events.
• Maintain appropriate and strict standards regarding wardrobe, hair, cosmetics and grooming as directed by management.

 

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a sports reporter or multi-media journalist.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in video production and editing software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, consistent, on-air appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of ethical journalism standards and regulations.
• Ability to maintain a strong online presence through regular updates on social media platforms.
• Highly developed public-speaking and interpersonal skills. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
• To be considered, applicants must submit a demo reel or a link of their work.

 

This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

The hourly range for this position is $20.00-$25.00 per hour.

For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.