Sports Producer/Reporter

About the role

WFRV-TV, Local 5, is seeking a Sports Producer/Reporter to join their dynamic team. This position combines the responsibilities of a producer and reporter, focusing on producing high-profile Green and Gold programming, covering everything from the Packers to high school sports, with a strong emphasis on digital reporting.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents sports programming and reports for all platforms
• Ensures all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner
• Aids in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming and other content
• Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required
• Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Sets up, composes, and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital
• Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports-related activities
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum five years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring (more or less depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift