Sports Anchor/Reporter

Greenville, NC, is the home of East Carolina University sports, and WNCT-TV is the official station of the ECU Pirates, but our sports coverage continues beyond Eastern Nort Carolina. We also reach ACC country to feature teams like UNC, Duke, NC State, and Wake Forest. We are committed to sports and produce an award-winning high school football program, Touchdown Friday, and a Sunday night sports program called The Final Score. We seek a great storyteller to join our team!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reports, shoots, and edits sports stories in a clear and concise manner
Researches, reports, and covers sporting events, sports news, and sports feature stories with an intense focus on high school football, college, and professional teams
Work closely with the sports team to develop and plan comprehensive sports coverage
Deliver live reports in the field
Write stories for the station's website
Interact with viewers and users on social media platforms
Respond to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required
Participate in promotional activities including public appearances
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

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 with the ability to ad lib when required
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to effectively listen, fully understand problems, and communicate with a team to shape a solution
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Must have flexibility with scheduling due to the ever-changing nature of sports journalism.