Sports Multi-Media 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 skills
• Strong writing, editing and digital content creation abilities
• Comfortable working solo in the field and under tight deadlines
• Ability to lead, coach and collaborate with team members
• Proficient in video shooting/editing and newsroom software
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must be flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and when breaking news occurs
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The MMJ must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the MMJ must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• 401k with company match
• Vacation / Sick Leave
Pay range begins at $27 hourly.
​EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-xk17z4-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.