WTVM is searching for a veteran sports journalist seeking to lead our coverage of high school, collegiate, and professional athletics in and around the Chattahoochee Valley. The Columbus, Georgia DMA includes nearby Auburn University and is home to many dedicated college sports fans. Our proximity to the adjacent Atlanta market also requires a candidate with experience in covering MLB, NFL, NBA & MLS teams.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Sports anchoring for newscasts
- Organizing coverage for local and regional sports opportunities
- Utilizing digital platforms to break sports stories

The ideal candidate will interface with the WTVM managers to enhance and maximize our coverage opportunities

Furthermore, with a DMA covering counties in two states, a successful sports director will build strategies for effectively covering high school athletics in Alabama & Georgia.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
- A minimum 2 years experience as a sports reporter or position in a similar field
- Demonstrated mastery of digital and social media strategy
- Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must have scheduling flexibility

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WTVM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media 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 Media 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Media 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 Media encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Qualifications

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

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

Education

Preferred Bachelors or better in Journalism.

Experience

Preferred 2 years:A minimum 2 years experience as a sports reporter or position in a similar field

Licenses & Certifications

Drivers License