Sports Director
NOTICE OF JOB OPENING FOR
Sports Director
Job Overview:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113
television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new
ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest
employees in the business.
ABOUT WLBT
WLBT-TV is the #1 rated local TV broadcast and digital media in Central Mississippi. We are the
dominant NBC Affiliate that consistently produces award-winning local news coverage. Jackson,
MS is market #92 with a 24-county DMA. Jackson, MS is Mississippi's largest TV DMA, serving as
the state capital, with several local universities, and home to the largest medical facilities in the
state, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical School. Jackson is located within a
short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville,
Dallas, and Atlanta. If you love SEC sports, we have four schools (Ole Miss, Mississippi State,
Alabama, and LSU) less than three hours away. And Saints, Pelicans, and Grizzlies fans are an
easy three-hour drive from NOLA and Memphis. The Jackson metro is the economic hub of
Mississippi and a great place to work, live, and raise a family.
JOB SUMMARY
WLBT in Jackson, MS, is looking for an experienced storytelling journalist to lead our sports
coverage at the state's #1 media outlet. This Sports Director position requires a person with a
charismatic presence on camera and much more. We are looking for someone who understands
that sports coverage is much less about the games and much more about the people who play
them, coach them, and cheer them on from the stands. This person will also be expected to create
and execute coverage plans, both long-term and breaking. Those coverage plans would include
everything from the Saints to the SEC, to High School and pickleball.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- The Sports Director will produce daily content for sports casts and digital platforms
- Plan daily and long-term coverage
- Lead Breaking Sports coverage
- Create and execute a digital-first strategy for sports coverage
- Write, shoot, and edit stories
- Develop and maintain relationships with local sources
''seasoned'' sales staff at a first-class organization, who brings new and innovative ideas to work,
please apply and attach a cover letter
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years as a Sports Anchor or MMJ in a television newsroom
- Journalism or Communications degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Mississippi communities, issues, and coverage opportunities
- Must have a good driving record
Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and attach resume.
Additional Info
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has
facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic
information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees
to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
5/12/2025
Closing Date:
8/12/2025
City:
Jackson – 39201
State:
Mississippi