Wvu Athletics Reporter

Job Description

Gold and Blue Nation, the official TV partner of West Virginia University Athletics and Learfield, is seeking a Reporter/Co-Host to lead our award-winning coverage of the Mountaineers. The Reporter/Co-Host must be a skilled announcer and writer who can create engaging, entertaining and informative sports content on multiple digital platforms.

Gold and Blue Nation is a growing, flourishing brand that creates big-market content while working in the family atmosphere of a small market. You'll work in the friendly, blossoming community of Morgantown, while also partnering with dedicated teammates who together possess more than 20 years of experience working in sports media.

Please include a link to your TV demo reel and byline samples in your resume and cover letter.

About Us: Gold and Blue Nation, an extension of the WBOY Newsroom, is the most unique local TV sports operation in the nation. We produce daily WVU sports content on TV and the web for a group of five Nexstar Media Group stations in West Virginia and Maryland. Our studio programming, including our weekly coach's show and award-winning pregame show, also airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Our TV programming reaches more than 3 million TV homes in the region, while our digital reporting smashed traffic records both in 2022 and 2023. The Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters has lauded Gold and Blue Nation as the Best Sports Operation in the Virginias. Learn more about the GBN brand and our suite of specialty programming here.

Position Summary: The Reporter/Co-Host must be a skilled writer and announcer who can craft clear and concise scripts and deliver them in an entertaining, enthusiastic manner. The Reporter/Co-Host will cover all aspects of WVU Athletics, with a heavy emphasis on football and basketball. The Reporter/Co-Host will also build and maintain relationships with players, coaches and university officials to excel as a beat reporter and bolster the GBN brand and its exclusive partnership with WVU Athletics. The Reporter/Co-Host will also anchor every episode of The WVU Coaches Show and report live from the field during every episode of Mountaineer GameDay. A strong knowledge of social media platforms and an established presence on Facebook, Instagram and X is a must. Ability to shoot photos and video and edit with Adobe Creative Cloud software is also a requirement.

Position Responsibilities
• Report news quickly and accurately on TV and the web
• Anchor multiple daily reports for five Nexstar stations (60-90 seconds in length)
• Anchor weekly episodes of The WVU Coaches Show, which airs throughout the school year on five Nexstar stations and a regional sports network
• Provide live field reporting during Mountaineer GameDay pregame shows, airing on Saturday mornings during football and basketball season on five Nexstar stations and a regional sports network
• Craft original WVU sports content that stands out from our competition on TV and the web
• Publish 3-5 digital bylines each week
• Understand types of stories/topics that matter to Mountaineer fans and will drive TV ratings and web traffic
• Work with the Executive Producer to deliver a content mix that best serves Mountaineer fans through daily Mountaineer Minutes, weekly specialty programming and regular digital features
• Operate personal social media accounts, as well as GBN-branded accounts, for reporting and story promotion
• Shoot photos and video as needed to tell stories in compelling ways
• Edit videos and photos using Adobe Creative Cloud software (Premiere, Photoshop, etc.)
• Produce and co-host episodes of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast
• Ability to perform other digital duties as needed

Skill/Experience Requirements
• Minimum 2-3 years experience as a TV sports anchor is preferred
• Experience covering Power 5 football and basketball is a plus
• Must possess strong script writing skills, an engaging camera presence and outstanding feature storytelling clips
• Knowledge of AP style
• Ability to deliver multiple TV reports daily, meet strict deadlines and react efficiently to breaking news
• Understand social media's importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic
• Comfortability executing one-on-one interviews with athletes, coaches and high-ranking university officials
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends - when the Mountaineers play, we're there
• Schedule flexibility during summertime
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software is a must; experience with WordPress websites is also relevant

Education Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro7ve2-18-226-93-100-42 in your application.