Berks Sports Anchor/Reporter (Job#B480)

Job Description

WFMZ-TV, an award-winning, locally owned television station serving Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey, is looking for an energetic and passionate Berks Sports Anchor/Reporter to join the 69 News Sports Team.

This position is based in our Reading newsroom and is responsible for delivering comprehensive sports coverage throughout Berks County while contributing to WFMZ's overall sports operation across all platforms.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who thrives on developing local sports content, building relationships with coaches and athletes, and creating compelling coverage that connects with viewers and digital audiences alike.

Responsibilities

• Anchor sports segments from our Reading newsroom as assigned.
• Report, shoot, write, and edit sports stories for television, digital, and social media platforms.
• Cover high school athletics, including football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, soccer, and other local sports.
• Produce features highlighting local athletes, coaches, and community sports stories.
• Cover live sporting events, breaking sports news, and championship competitions.
• Generate enterprise story ideas and cultivate sources throughout Berks County.
• Contribute to WFMZ.com, the WFMZ App, and social media with timely sports content.
• Represent WFMZ professionally at community and sporting events.
• Work collaboratively with the entire Sports and News departments.

Why WFMZ?

WFMZ-TV is the Lehigh Valley's News Leader and delivers the most comprehensive local sports coverage in the region. From Friday night football and state championships to community features and major sporting events, our Sports Team is committed to telling the stories that matter to our viewers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a journalist who is passionate about local sports and wants to make an impact in one of Pennsylvania's most competitive and respected television newsrooms.

Submit your resume, demo reel, and cover letter to reporterjob@wfmz.com.  Please reference Job B480 in all correspondence.

WFMZ-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Previous television sports reporting or anchoring experience is preferred.
• Exceptional storytelling, writing, and live reporting skills.
• Experience shooting and editing video is strongly preferred.
• Strong social media and digital content creation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours based on sports schedules and breaking news.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

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