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Form of workAbout 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 WHSV:
WHSV is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia situated in the Shenandoah Valley. Covering local sports is vitally important in our market. Over the past year especially, James Madison University has made national headlines with its football team dominating the Sun Belt and many of its other athletic programs becoming top-ranked teams. ESPN's College GameDay has hosted its live show from Harrisonburg three times in the last eight years, including in November 2023.
In recent years, WHSV Sports has been honored with various awards. We are no stranger to winning "Best Sports Operation of the Virginias", "Best Sports Anchor of the Year" and "Best Sports Feature" from the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters. We've won the Virginia Association of Broadcasters and a regional Emmy for our sports coverage as well. Needless to say, storytelling is important at WHSV, therefore we're looking for someone who is passionate about local sports and understands what that means to our community.
WHSV Sports Franchises:
"Endzone" – for 30 years WHSV has been covering high school football on Friday nights in the fall. Our Weekend Sports Anchor is in charge of covering the Game of the Week and grabbing pre-game interviews with coaches. You would also co-anchor this wildly popular show with our established Sports Director.
"Fast Break Friday" - WHSV is debuting its new high school basketball show this winter. It will
feature highlights, scores, and a recap of all the local high school basketball games of the night/week. This will be our basketball equivalent to EndZone.
"Student-Athlete of the Week" – This is a weekly segment during the school year that highlights high school seniors who excel in the classroom and athletically. This franchise is over 30 years old and still a "fan favorite." The weekend SPORTS ANCHOR/REPORTER reports these stories and we end the year with a banquet with all the selected student-athletes in the spring.
Job Summary/Description:
Do you love LOCAL sports?! WHSV-TV in Harrisonburg, Virginia is hiring a Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter. Here, you'll cover the Shenandoah Valley's active sports scene including James Madison University athletics (Sun Belt Conference) as well as two Division III athletic programs: Bridgewater College and Eastern Mennonite University (Old Dominion Athletic Conference). High school sports play a major role in our coverage with over 20 schools in our market – both in Virginia and West Virginia. As the Weekend Sports Anchor, you'll produce and anchor live sportscasts on the station's 6:00 and 11:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and cover games, sports features, etc. three days during the week.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Enterprise sports story ideas, conduct interviews, produce and anchor live sportscasts
- Shoot, edit, and write highlights of local sporting events
- Frequently update scores on-air and our online platforms
- Stay organized and plan/execute weekly coverage of our Student-Athlete of the Week franchise
- Self-motivated and can complete tasks without being asked
- Problem-solve and adapt quickly if things don't go as planned
- Can fill in for the Sports Director if needed during the week, making sure the Sports Department doesn't miss a beat
- Build relationships with the sports community (coaches, athletic directors, etc.) for the purpose of creating content. Establish a network of contacts and sources. Have your finger on the pulse of the local sports scene.
- Produce longer-form sports feature stories regularly
- Must excel at updating our digital platforms and social media accounts. This includes live tweeting from games, promoting coverage of content, breaking sports news, sending urgent sports push alerts, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism, communications, or related field
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including holidays
- Must love LOCAL sports and go beyond reporting the final scores
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
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WHSV-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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