Sports Reporter
Fox31 and KWGN Colorado’s Very Own Channel 2 are looking for an experienced television and streaming 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:
- Anchor and produce sports streaming programming
- Strong on-air presence
- Deliver sports stories in a clear and concise manner
- Shoot, write and edit sports stories
- Produce a nightly sports show
- Extensive live coverage from major sporting events
- Demonstrate 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 editing – Adobe Premier
- Producing knowledge and experience
- 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 reporting and producing
- Experience covering professional and high-level college sports teams
- Knowledge of ENG cameras
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Your application must include a link with an online reel of prior work samples
Agents – candidates must apply to be considered for the position.
Salary Range: $80k-$90k, Based on Experience
To Apply: Please visit the Work for Us page at KDVR.com: kdvr.com/contact/jobs-at-fox31-denver-kwgn or at the Nexstar Website at: www.Nexstar.tv to complete the application process. To be considered for this job you must apply online. No Calls
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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
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Skills Required
- Knowledge of editing using Adobe Premiere
- Producing knowledge and experience
- College degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Availability for a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Availability to travel to cover sports teams
- Minimum four years of sports reporting and producing experience
- Experience covering professional and high-level college sports teams
- Knowledge of ENG cameras
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Online reel of prior work samples
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
