Sports Director

Job Description

About WIFR:

WIFR is owned by Gray Television, Inc. and is a CBS affiliate. We are located in beautiful Northern Illinois with Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee in our backyard. The Rockford market is an excellent choice for individuals interested in gaining broadcasting experience as well as those looking to make this area their home. Rockford – Small Town Charm with Big City Convenience!

Job Summary/Description:
Our Sports Director opening is a dream job for anyone with a passion for sports. We are looking for a phenomenal journalist, who has a love for the game and for visual storytelling.

In this position you will lead our coverage of all sports news in the northern Illinois area. We are looking for a sports journalist who embraces ''transformational'' sports storytelling. Give our viewers the story behind and beyond the game.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to::

The ideal candidate will have experience anchoring, they will be entertaining and conversational. You must be able to generate local stories and then tell those stories creatively. Ability to shoot video a must. Social media and Online live updates are part of this position. Good organizational skills necessary to sports coverage. Great chance to work with a team of solid, veteran anchors.

Qualifications/Requirements:

We are looking for someone with at least 1 year of MMJ experience, preferably in sports. Extensive live experience needed.

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4wkzv-3-15-147-53-42 in your application.