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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports media entry level in the United States is $17.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Sports Media Entry Level job is an introductory position in the sports media industry, typically involving tasks like content creation, social media management, research, and assisting with broadcasts or reporting. These roles are designed to provide hands-on experience in areas such as journalism, production, marketing, or public relations. Responsibilities may include writing articles, editing videos, coordinating interviews, and managing digital platforms. Most positions require a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, along with strong knowledge of sports and media trends.

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In a Sports Media Entry Level role, your day-to-day tasks often include researching sports stories, assisting with interviews, writing articles or scripts, updating social media accounts, and supporting live or recorded media coverage. You may also help with photo or video editing, fact-checking, and collaborating with producers, reporters, and digital teams to deliver content on deadline. Entry-level employees frequently attend team meetings and may be assigned on-site event coverage or support roles as needed. This hands-on exposure helps build your professional portfolio and provides valuable experience across various aspects of sports media.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sports Media Entry Level position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Sports Media Entry Level role, core skills include a solid understanding of sports, journalism or communications education, strong writing ability, and a passion for storytelling. Familiarity with content management systems, basic video editing tools, and social media platforms is often required, and some roles may value multimedia or Adobe Creative Suite experience. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to work under tight deadlines help entry-level candidates stand out. These skills ensure you can successfully create engaging content, stay current with industry trends, and collaborate effectively within fast-paced sports media environments.

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Sports Producer (Entry-Level) - Gold and Blue Nation

Sports Producer (Entry-Level) - Gold and Blue Nation

Tribune Media

Clarksburg, WV

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Gold and Blue Nation is looking for a motivated, team-oriented Sports Producer to help create local WVU sports programming. This is a great opportunity for someone starting their career in sports media who wants hands-on experience in TV production, editing, and content creation.

To apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any video samples or demo reel.

About the Role:

In this position, you'll work alongside our sports team to help produce a variety of WVU-related content for TV, web, and social media. This is a behind-the-scenes role focused on supporting shows, creating content, and assisting with live productions.

You'll gain experience in:

  • Writing and editing sports segments
  • Shooting video and gathering highlights
  • Helping produce live and recorded broadcasts
  • Creating content for digital platforms

No on-air work is required.

What You'll Do:

  • Assist in producing weekly WVU sports shows (football, basketball, baseball seasons)
  • Help coordinate interviews and gather video for programs
  • Edit video, audio, and photos for TV and digital content
  • Support live broadcasts (including pregame shows) from the control room
  • Capture highlights, press conferences, and other events as needed
  • Help prepare content for web streams and social media
  • Organize video and photo files

What We're Looking For:

  • Interest in sports and storytelling (knowledge of WVU sports is a plus)
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Basic video editing and writing ability
  • Willingness to learn and take direction
  • Comfortable working evenings/weekends during sports seasons
  • Familiarity with Adobe software or willingness to learn

This is an entry-level position-prior professional experience is helpful but not required.

Why Join Us:

Gold and Blue Nation is part of the WBOY sports team, producing content seen across multiple stations and platforms throughout West Virginia.

We offer:

  • Hands-on experience in sports television production
  • A supportive, team-focused environment
  • Opportunities to grow your skills in editing, shooting, and producing
  • Full-time benefits package (health, retirement, paid time off, and more)

Compensation: Hourly pay based on experience.

About Us: Gold and Blue Nation, an extension of the WBOY Newsroom, is the most unique local TV sports operation in the nation. We produce daily WVU sports content on TV and the web for a group of five Nexstar Media Group stations in West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Our studio programming, including our weekly coach's show and award-winning pregame show, also airs on AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh. Our TV programming reaches more than 3 million TV homes in the region, while our digital reporting garnered record traffic on our website and app in 2022. Gold and Blue Nation was named Outstanding Sports Operation of the Virginias by the Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters in 2022.

You must apply online to be considered for this position. Please include a link to any online portfolio, writing samples, or broadcast demo reels if available. Please go to: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstarto access all career opportunities for WBOY-TV and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.

WBOY-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

SCAM ALERT:

Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us atcorporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.

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