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GRAY TELEVISION

NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WMC-TV

Memphis, TN · On-site

... sporting events for ESPN Plus. Job Summary/Description: Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, is ... looking for a reporter/MMJ to cover news in a fast-paced environment. You will provide reports in ...

Gray Television

NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WMC-TV

Memphis, TN · On-site

... sporting events for ESPN Plus. Job Summary/Description: Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, is ... looking for a reporter/MMJ to cover news in a fast-paced environment. You will provide reports in ...

FOX News Network, LLC

Sports Reporter/Anchor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

... at sporting events if needed * Contribute to sports coverage online along with the digital staff and other appropriate staff members during daily and breaking sports news REQUIREMENTS * Minimum 3 ...

WOWK-TV

Sports Reporter

Joplin, MO · On-site

Shoots and edits sporting events, and when needed, news events * Produces and presents reports for all platforms * Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and ...

Tribune Media

Sports Reporter

Joplin, MO · On-site

Shoots and edits sporting events, and when needed, news events * Produces and presents reports for all platforms * Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and ...

Nexstar Media Group

Sports Reporter

Joplin, MO · On-site

Shoots and edits sporting events, and when needed, news events * Produces and presents reports for all platforms * Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and ...

Fox

Senior Associate Producer, Social

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$67K - $90K/yr

Experience covering live events, breaking news, or major sporting events across social and digital platforms * Experience editing and publishing content in real time during live sporting events

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How much do sporting news jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for sporting news in the United States is $48,077.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $55,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Sporting News job?

A Sporting News job typically involves reporting, writing, editing, or producing content related to sports. Employees may cover live events, analyze games, conduct interviews, or manage digital media platforms. Roles vary from journalists and editors to social media managers and content strategists. The focus is on delivering timely, engaging, and accurate sports news to a wide audience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sporting News position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sporting News Reporter, you need strong writing, journalism, and sports analysis skills, typically supported by a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with digital content management systems, video editing tools, and social media platforms is often crucial. Creativity, adaptability, and networking abilities are valuable soft skills for standing out in the fast-paced media landscape. These competencies enable effective coverage, audience engagement, and timely reporting essential to success in sports journalism.

What does a typical workday look like for a Sporting News Reporter?

A typical day for a Sporting News Reporter involves researching and writing articles, conducting interviews with athletes or coaches, attending live games or press conferences, and posting updates on digital platforms. The role often requires close collaboration with editors, photographers, and social media coordinators to ensure accurate and timely coverage. Reporters frequently work under tight deadlines and may need to adapt quickly to breaking news or last-minute changes in game schedules. This dynamic environment offers variety and excitement, making it an excellent fit for passionate sports enthusiasts.

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Infographic showing various Sporting News job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Full Time, 72% Part Time, and 14% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,077 per year, or $23.1 per hour.
Full Time News and Content Producer

Full Time News and Content Producer

Nexstar Media Group

Fayetteville, AR • On-site

$120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Nexstar Media Group rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 65 rated media

Job description

KNWA & FOX24, the NBC & FOX affiliates in Fayetteville, Arkansas, are looking for an aggressive, innovative, creative and dynamic News Producer to help take our product to the next level!
Do you love breaking news and investigative reports?
Are you willing to drop everything to win the big story and showcase weather?
Do you live for the thrill of finding a new way to make a story pop?
If so - you could be the right person for this job! We need a strong, experienced producer who can build newscasts to make an impact in our community!
Digital and social media chops are a strong plus -- we want to win across every platform! This role will include producing evening newscasts, possibly filling in as a producer on other shifts if needed, writing daily news stories for television and digital, working with video and managing multiple content sources before and during live broadcasts.
Above all, we're looking for someone with journalistic integrity an optimistic outlook and a winning attitude!
Northwest Arkansas is a rapidly growing and vibrant community filled with rolling hills, rivers, lakes and Fortune 500 company headquarters. Our population just crossed 500k and is rising. Why? Because high-end business industries are here and they are bringing in some of the best talent in their fields, cost of living is low, quality of living is high and we fill up our days/nights with world-class museums, performing arts centers, major sporting venues, amazing concerts, fantastic foodie destinations and tons of community-centric events.
Our newsroom is forward-thinking and built on a strong emphasis of positive reinforcement, feedback, growth and development of talent and a desire to win. We are consistently winning awards from our local audiences for our commitment to our community and our service-centered sense of duty. Whether you are looking for a place to settle in or a place to equip yourself and launch into that "big step" - we have a proven track record of providing both outcomes.
KNWA-TV/KFTA-TV is an equal opportunity employer.
• Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
• Contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices
  • Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web
  • Contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations
  • Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all media devices

Requirements & Skills:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV/film or the equivalent
  • Experience in television or radio broadcast/production a plus
  • Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
  • Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations
  • Utilize state-of-the-art television technology and digital/social media platforms

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About Nexstar Media Group

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

Industry

Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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