SPORTS ANCHOR​/REPORTER​/MMJ - WLUC

About WLUC

WLUC has been a fixture in Upper Michigan for 70 years. The #1 rated WLUC is a market leader and an NBC affiliate. FOX UP News is #2 in this competitive five-station market.

WLUC is in Upper Michigan. We're located in a recreational paradise. Winter, summer, spring, or fall, if you enjoy the outdoors, this is the place for you. Ten minutes from anywhere, you’ll find a trail, river, lake or event to capture your desire. The small town setting is peaceful and safe, but still has the big city entertainment and dining experiences.

However, it’s the people of Upper Michigan who make this area stand out. They’re friendly, helpful, honest, and fun.

This is an exciting opportunity to start your TV and online sports reporting career. It is a full-time position with a growing emphasis on digital video coverage. We want someone willing to build their skills, with an emphasis on sports storytelling. This person should be dedicated to finding the stories in sports that connect with viewers on a human level, not just reporting on the plays and scores.

• Writing for on-air and online
• Working knowledge of videography and non-linear editing
• Must meet deadlines and be able to multitask
• Work alongside our Sports Director and News Director
• Anchor three nights a week (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) and report the remaining two—subject to change based on schedule needs
• Setting up feature stories for reporting
• Capitalize on opportunities for digital and social coverage
• LIVE shots
• Covering D-1 College Hockey programs at both Upper Michigan universities
• Emphasizing LOCAL sports coverage on the college and high school levels, plus the outdoors
• Maintaining a professional appearance

This person should be able to enterprise stories that go beyond scheduled games. In addition, we want someone who:

• Has a strong understanding of the English language, writing, and grammar.
• Has strong interpersonal skills
• Is knowledgeable about using social media platforms to share sports coverage
• Works well in a team and is excited about collaboration
• Has a thorough understanding of the sports world, as well as regional college and professional teams, etc.
• Has a demonstrated background in sports reporting and/or experience in an educational program in which sports reporting was a central focus

• 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 at every location where 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.
• Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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WLUC-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.