Digital Sports Host​/Multimedia Journalist

Digital Sports Host / Multimedia Journalist

WKBN 27 First News in Youngstown, Ohio is seeking a full‑time Digital Sports Host / Multimedia Journalist to lead its local sports coverage on digital platforms.

Please include a video link to your work with your application.

• Produce, host, and help promote a daily local sports program on our digital platforms.
• Deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines.
• Develop relationships and generate stories that appeal throughout the local sports community.
• Learn and execute our ‘digital first’ philosophy, prioritizing online content.
• Create content that prioritizes storytelling over highlights and scores.
• Gather and verify information through interviews, observation, and research.
• Write and edit stories that meet station style and format standards.
• Shoot and edit videos to illustrate stories for all platforms including television and digital.
• Appear in television news segments, anchor weekend sports coverage, and report live from the field.
• Produce, write, and anchor sports segments for late local newscasts.
• Use social media to give updates, engage audiences, and extend the reach of your content.

• Strong on‑camera presence, solid delivery, and clear enunciation.
• Excellent reporting, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the sports landscape.
• Understanding of the importance and use of social media.
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of newsroom computer systems and non‑linear editing software.
• Experience shooting and editing video.
• Writing for broadcast and AP Style.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced newsroom environment.
• Self‑motivated, collaborative, and committed to high journalistic standards.

• Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior sports reporting, hosting, producing, or multimedia journalism experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

• Fast‑paced newsroom environment with daily deadlines.
• Weekend and holiday work required.
• Some travel required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

NOTE:

This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.