Job Post from: KVVU
KVVU, FOX5, is the #1 station in Las Vegas, and the local leader in news coverage on air and online. We are “Local. Las Vegas.” FOX5 is one of the fastest-growing sports cities in America and it’s just getting started. FOX5 is the Official Broadcast Home of the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition, our very own Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN) has quickly become the place for fans of local sports in Southern Nevada, with partnerships including the Las Vegas Athletics, UNLV Athletics, Las Vegas Aviators (AAA Baseball), LV Lights FC, IFL Vegas Knight Hawks, and many more. FOX5 is looking for a dynamic, driven, and deeply knowledgeable Sports Anchor/Reporter to be at the center of it all.
Job Summary/Description:
FOX5, KVVU Las Vegas, is looking for a dynamic, driven, and deeply knowledgeable Sports Anchor/Reporter to be at the center of it all.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
– Depth of knowledge in all major sports
– Ability to shoot and edit live sports as required
– Conceiving and executing high-interest, timely sports stories involving a range of sports teams and leagues.
– Ability to find compelling sports content beyond the “X’s and O’s” and deliver those stories as required
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience as a sports journalist. No beginners.
– The successful applicant’s background must include, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in broadcast or sports journalism or the equivalent.
– You MUST provide a link to your resume reel as well as be prepared to discuss your past video and producing work covering major sports teams.
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.
