Sports MMJ/Reporter, Grand Rapids, MI -- POSITION FILLED

[Jon Chelesnik]

WOOD TV in Grand Rapids, MI is accepting applications for a Sports MMJ/Reporter to join our sports broadcasting and digital team.

This is not an entry-level position. We’re looking for someone with a minimum of three years of professional experience in the field, on digital, and at the anchor desk. We need a polished reporter / fill-in anchor with an energetic personality, a creative storyteller, a social media rock star, and – above all – a positive attitude and a drive to win. You’ll be expected to develop relationships with contacts, dig up story ideas, and follow and break the biggest sports stories in West Michigan!

The Sports MMJ / Reporter is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

This is not a 9-to-5 job. You will be an MMJ reporter, producer and fill-in anchor, and you will also shoot and edit your own stuff. You will write web stories and craft digital-exclusive content. You will post and go live on social media. You will make public appearances and get to know viewers in the community.

Don't let a bad or boring resume keep you from getting this job. Evaluate then elevate your resume using the resume resources on this page in the STAA Member Community.

Please indicate in your cover letter you learned of this opportunity through Sportscasters Talent Agency of America.

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[Jon Chelesnik]

This position hasn't yet been filled.

The WOOD sports staff includes:

Director Jack Doles. He's been at the station an incredible 31 years!

Anchor/Reporter Seth Wells (Butler). He joined the station last year.

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[Jon Chelesnik]

In-person interviews are still ahead for the folks who are chosen as finalists.

[Jon Chelesnik]

Congratulations to Marlee Wierda (Ithaca). Marlee is the new sports reporter and weekend sports anchor at WOOD TV8. She leaves WCIA in Champaign-Urbana, IL.

Seth Wells has left WOOD for a news anchor job at News10 in Lansing, MI.