WBMA/WJSU/WCFT has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sports Reporter in Birmingham, Alabama! In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including digital, social, and broadcast, along with performing other duties as assigned by the Sports Director and News Managers.
We are looking for a dynamic storyteller who thrives on both digital and broadcast platforms. If you’re interested in just scores and highlights, this is not the job for you. We are an aggressive sports department that strives to lead the market with impactful, enterprise-driven coverage.
Birmingham is one of the most passionate sports markets in the country. You’ll cover the Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn Tigers, UAB Blazers, the SEC, high school football, and a wide range of local and regional sports that matter deeply to our audience. The ability to connect with fans and tell meaningful stories beyond the field is critical.
The ideal candidate must be able to work under tight deadlines and on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. We’re looking for someone who knows how to dig for stories, research thoroughly, write with edge, and use strong visual storytelling and production to create memorable content.
Strong writing skills, current sports knowledge, and the ability to deliver dynamic live shots are essential. Creativity, energy, and a competitive spirit are a must.
Skills and Experience:
- A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
- Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
- Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Previous anchoring experience is required
- Must have at least two years of on-air experience
- Ability to travel to sporting events throughout the year
- Live shot experience is required
- Previous experience working in a team environment is a must
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About UsSinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.About the TeamThe life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.Skills Required
- Previous anchoring experience
- At least two years of on-air experience
- Ability to travel to sporting events throughout the year
- Live shot experience
- Previous experience working in a team environment
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
