Sports Reporter / Co-Host (Gold and Blue Nation)

Nexstar Media Group is America's largest local television and media company, with stations and digital platforms serving communities across the country. Gold and Blue Nation, the official television partner of West Virginia University Athletics and Learfield, is seeking an energetic, creative Sports Reporter/Co-Host to join our award-winning team covering the Mountaineers. This is not a traditional local TV sports job. You'll serve a passionate statewide fan base while helping create daily television, digital, streaming and social media content centered around one of the nation's most recognizable college athletic programs. Our content reaches millions of viewers throughout West Virginia and beyond through television broadcasts, streaming platforms, digital properties and regional sports programming. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, demo reel and examples of digital content or bylined work. Gold and Blue Nation is one of the most unique local television sports brands in the country. Through our exclusive partnership with WVU Athletics and Learfield, we produce daily WVU sports content for five Nexstar stations throughout West Virginia and surrounding markets. Our specialty programming includes The WVU Coaches Show, Mountaineer GameDay, digital streaming shows, podcasts and exclusive features. Our content reaches more than 3 million television homes throughout the region and is distributed across television, digital, streaming and social platforms. Gold and Blue Nation has been recognized multiple times as the Outstanding Sports Operation of the Virginias for its innovative coverage and audience growth. Based in Morgantown, West Virginia, you'll provide coverage to some of the most passionate fans in college athletics while working alongside an experienced team dedicated to producing big-market content in a collaborative environment. Position Summary The Sports Reporter/Co-Host is a storyteller first. This person will report, write, shoot, edit and appear on camera across multiple platforms while helping drive the daily content strategy of Gold and Blue Nation. The ideal candidate is comfortable producing content for television, digital, streaming and social media audiences. They understand how to tell compelling stories, build relationships with athletes and coaches, identify topics that resonate with fans and create content that generates engagement. Coverage will focus primarily on WVU football, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball and other Mountaineer athletic programs. This position requires flexibility to work nights, weekends and travel as needed to cover games, practices, press conferences and special events. Position Responsibilities Report daily on WVU Athletics and related sports newsProduce compelling television reports, live shots and feature storiesCo-host specialty programming, including coaches shows, digital streams, podcasts and other sports productionsAppear live from WVU sporting events, practices and news conferencesCreate original content that stands out from competitorsWrite, shoot and edit stories for television, digital and social platformsPublish digital articles and website content on a regular basisGenerate content ideas that drive audience growth and engagementBuild and maintain relationships with coaches, athletes, university officials and sports information personnelAssist with production of Mountaineer GameDay and other specialty programmingMaintain an active social media presence and use social platforms as reporting toolsCapture photos and video for digital and broadcast useEdit content using Adobe Creative Cloud softwareCollaborate with producers, photographers and management to execute content strategyParticipate in promotional appearances and station events as assignedPerform other duties as needed Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Sports Media or related field preferredPrevious sports reporting, anchoring or multimedia journalism experience preferredStrong on-camera presence and storytelling abilityExcellent writing, interviewing and communication skillsAbility to develop relationships and cultivate sourcesKnowledge of college athletics and college football preferredAbility to work under deadline pressure and react quickly to breaking newsStrong understanding of digital journalism and social media platformsExperience shooting and editing videoProficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud products, including Premiere ProKnowledge of AP StyleAbility to multitask and manage competing prioritiesValid driver's license and good driving recordSchedule flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays Why Join Gold and Blue Nation? Cover a Power Conference athletic program with year-round story opportunitiesWork directly with WVU Athletics through an exclusive partnershipCreate content seen on television, streaming platforms, websites and social mediaGain experience hosting specialty programming, podcasts and live broadcastsJoin an award-winning sports operation with a strong reputation for innovation and audience growthLive and work in the vibrant college community of Morgantown, West VirginiaComprehensive Nexstar benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave and additional employee benefits