Sports Multimedia Journalist

Job description

WTNH News 8 the ABC affiliate in New Haven, Connecticut is looking for a driven, multi-skilled Sports MMJ to join our team and help lead local sports coverage across the platforms of WTNH. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports storytelling and energized by creating content for broadcast and digital platforms. You will shoot game highlights, tell compelling feature stories and produce/host a sports show for our CTV app. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Shoot, write and edit sports stories that are clear, engaging and relevant - Contribute content to our weekly sports shows - Respond to breaking sports stories and urgent newsroom events - Coordinate with the sports team to create well-rounded coverage - Engage with viewers through social media and community events - Maintain gear and ensure high production quality in all reports - Write stories for WTNH.com and other News 8 platforms Requirements & Skills: - Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, or related field (or equivalent experience) - Strong knowledge of sports and sports culture at all levels - Previous experience in sports reporting and anchoring - Excellent on-camera presence and storytelling ski...