SPORTS REPORTER/ANCHOR- WVLT

About 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 WVLT:

WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. We produce 64.5 hours of local news per week on our CBS and CW stations. At the door step of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the 61st largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennesse's flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities yet maintains a small town feel.

Job Summary/Description:

WVLT has a rare opening for a Sports Reporter/Anchor. This person will shoot, edit, report and anchor coverage of East Tennessee sports. This is SEC sports heaven, and WVLT is the "Official Station of the Tennessee Volunteers". We go big covering Vols football, basketball, baseball, softball and everything in between. You'll feel the roar of Neyland Stadium on Saturdays, and see Knoxville come alive like no other college environment on game days.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Shoot, edit, report and anchor sports stories and segments
• Write stories for website and social media
• Operate camera and TVU live shot equipment
• Maintain sources and contacts to generate story ideas and exclusive content
• Is a team player and realizes sports is part of the overall news department. You will often be a-block material here.
• Perform any other actions as asked by the Sports Director and News management staff

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At LEAST 3 years experience working in television newsroom
• This IS NOT an entry level position
• A degree in journalism or a related communication field is mandatory
• Must be available to work all shifts
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting daily deadlines in a high energy working environment
• Good communications skills, and the ability to multi-task efficiently
• Bi-lingual ability in Spanish is a plus. Please, no phone calls

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references.

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WVLT/Gray Television Group, 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.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Experience

Required

• 3 year(s): Experience working in a television newsroom

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Motivations

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals