Sports writer Jobs in Midland, TX

Category : Media - Journalism - Newspaper Position / Title : Sports Anchor / MSJ Details : About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE : TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com. KWES-TV is seeking a dedicated and passionate Sports Anchor with strong Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) skills to join our dynamic news team in Midland / Odessa, Texas. As the Sports Anchor / MSJ, you will be responsible for delivering compelling and engaging sports coverage to our audience across various platforms. Responsibilities : 1. Serve as the primary on-air personality for sports news coverage, including anchoring sports segments during newscasts. 2. Research, write, and produce sports stories, features, and packages for on-air and digital platforms. 3. Conduct interviews with athletes, coaches, and sports experts to provide insightful and informative content. 4. Attend sporting events, press conferences, and community events to report on local sports news and highlights. 5. Utilize social media and other digital tools to engage with viewers and promote sports coverage. 6. Collaborate with the news team to develop innovative storytelling techniques and creative approaches to sports reporting. 7. Work closely with producers, photographers, and editors to ensure high-quality production of sports content and live broadcasts. 8. Stay up-to-date on sports news, trends, and developments within the local community and beyond. Requirements : - Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field. - 2+ years of experience in sports reporting and anchoring, preferably in a broadcast news environment. - Strong on-camera presence and excellent storytelling skills. - Proficiency in video editing software and multimedia production tools. - Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing news situations. - Knowledge of AP style, journalistic ethics, and media law. - Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. If you are a sports enthusiast with a passion for storytelling and a commitment to journalistic excellence, we invite you to apply for the Sports Anchor / MSJ position at KWES-TV. Join our team and be part of a leading news organization dedicated to delivering high-quality sports coverage to the Midland / Odessa and Greater West Texas communities. Apply now and make an impact in the world of sports journalism! Benefits : TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one. Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health. TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union. EEO statement : TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com Recruiting Fraud Alert : To all candidates : your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. Privacy Notice for California Residents SMS Messaging Privacy Policy Vacancy Type : Full Time Date Posted : 5 / 5 / 2025 Closing Date : 8 / 3 / 2025 City : Midland - 79711 State : Texas Contact : www.tegna.com / explore-careers #J-18808-Ljbffr