Sports Reporter / Co-Host (Gold and Blue Nation)

Sports Reporter/Co-Host

Gold and Blue Nation, the official television partner of West Virginia University Athletics and Learfield, is seeking an energetic, creative Sports Reporter/Co-Host to join our award-winning team covering the Mountaineers.
This is not a traditional local TV sports job. You'll serve a passionate statewide fan base while helping create daily television, digital, streaming and social media content centered around one of the nation's most recognizable college athletic programs. Our content reaches millions of viewers throughout West Virginia and beyond through television broadcasts, streaming platforms, digital properties and regional sports programming.
The Sports Reporter/Co-Host is a storyteller first. This person will report, write, shoot, edit and appear on camera across multiple platforms while helping drive the daily content strategy of Gold and Blue Nation. The ideal candidate is comfortable producing content for television, digital, streaming and social media audiences. They understand how to tell compelling stories, build relationships with athletes and coaches, identify topics that resonate with fans and create content that generates engagement.
Coverage will focus primarily on WVU football, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball and other Mountaineer athletic programs. This position requires flexibility to work nights, weekends and travel as needed to cover games, practices, press conferences and special events.
Position Responsibilities:
Report daily on WVU Athletics and related sports news
Produce compelling television reports, live shots and feature stories
Co-host specialty programming, including coaches shows, digital streams, podcasts and other sports productions
Appear live from WVU sporting events, practices and news conferences
Create original content that stands out from competitors
Write, shoot and edit stories for television, digital and social platforms
Publish digital articles and website content on a regular basis
Generate content ideas that drive audience growth and engagement
Build and maintain relationships with coaches, athletes, university officials and sports information personnel
Assist with production of Mountaineer GameDay and other specialty programming
Maintain an active social media presence and use social platforms as reporting tools
Capture photos and video for digital and broadcast use
Edit content using Adobe Creative Cloud software
Collaborate with producers, photographers and management to execute content strategy
Participate in promotional appearances and station events as assigned
Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Sports Media or related field preferred
Previous sports reporting, anchoring or multimedia journalism experience preferred
Strong on-camera presence and storytelling ability
Excellent writing, interviewing and communication skills
Ability to develop relationships and cultivate sources
Knowledge of college athletics and college football preferred
Ability to work under deadline pressure and react quickly to breaking news
Strong understanding of digital journalism and social media platforms
Experience shooting and editing video
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud products, including Premiere Pro
Knowledge of AP Style
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Schedule flexibility, including nights, weekends and holidays
Why Join Gold and Blue Nation?
Cover a Power Conference athletic program with year-round story opportunities
Work directly with WVU Athletics through an exclusive partnership
Create content seen on television, streaming platforms, websites and social media
Gain experience hosting specialty programming, podcasts and live broadcasts
Join an award-winning sports operation with a strong reputation for innovation and audience growth
Live and work in the vibrant college community of Morgantown, West Virginia
Comprehensive Nexstar benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave and additional employee benefits