SPORTS JOURNALIST (MULTIPLATFORM) - WIS-TV & PALMETTO SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

SPORTS JOURNALIST (MULTIPLATFORM) - WIS-TV & PALMETTO SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Job Category:

News

Requisition Number:

SPORT016107

Locations
WIS-Station-Columbia, SC
1111 Bull St.
Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Job Summary/Description:
WIS and Palmetto Sports & Entertainment are seeking an experienced sports journalist who lives for storytelling, smart analysis, and deep digital reporting. Our philosophy is simple: local sports are community stories—and we cover them as they matter.

This is not a highlight-reader job. If your idea of sports coverage is standing at a wall and tossing to clips, this role isn’t for you.

What you’ll cover:

South Carolina Gamecocks

South Carolina State Bulldogs

Columbia Fireflies

The state’s top college and high school programs

The Midlands’ wide world of sports and active pursuits, from hunting to rowing to kickball, and everything in between

What we’re looking for:

Finds the story behind the score and connects it to the broader community

Believes sports stories belong higher in the newscast when warranted

Is not afraid to ask tough questions and lead coverage when teams, coaches, or athletes make news

Brings original ideas and strong voice to digital platforms (enterprise pieces, explainers, profiles, newsletters/social/video, etc.)

Thrive on creativity, accountability, and audience growth

Duties & Responsibilities:

Produce, write, shoot, and edit daily sports-related stories for our newscasts

Report and anchor weekends

Assist in planning daily and long-term promotable coverage for the station and other Gray stations

Produce and lead effort in production of sports specials throughout the year

How to apply:
Please don’t send a reel.

Send us your best story from 2026 (link or PDF) that shows your reporting, writing, and storytelling.

Qualifications / Requirements:

3-5 years’ experience

Refined ability to write for both broadcast & digital presentation

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Understanding of and adherence to AP Style for digital platforms and broadcasting writing for TV

Ability to operate a field camera, editing, and lighting equipment

Ability to lift/carry equipment ranging from 35-50 lbs

Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Represent WIS professionally/responsibly in the community and newsroom, online and in person

Must have the desire to win, reflect critically on your work, and apply feedback

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)

WIS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

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.

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