Sports Anchor/Reporter at WDRB – Louisville, Kentucky

Sports Anchor/Reporter – WDRB News | Louisville, KY

WDRB News is seeking an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter to join our award-winning newsroom in Louisville, Kentucky. This role is ideal for a strong storyteller who can deliver authoritative sports coverage across broadcast and digital platforms while contributing meaningfully to a collaborative team environment.

Louisville offers a uniquely rich sports landscape, from major college athletics to high school sports and professional competition. Our sports team covers programs including the University of Louisville, University of Kentucky, Indiana University, and Western Kentucky University, along with minor league baseball, professional soccer, and signature events such as the Kentucky Derby.

This position goes beyond highlights and scores. We are looking for a journalist who can report enterprise stories, connect with the community, and provide thoughtful, accurate coverage that reflects the significance of sports in our region.

Key Responsibilities

• Anchor and report sports content for daily newscasts and digital platforms
• Develop, shoot, write, edit, and produce original sports stories
• Cover live events, breaking sports news, and enterprise features
• Contribute to digital storytelling across web and social platforms
• Collaborate closely with producers, photographers, and newsroom leadership

Why WDRB

WDRB News is a locally owned station with a reputation for strong journalism and a supportive newsroom culture. We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Low-cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid Health Savings Account contribution
• Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Half-price YMCA membership
• Ongoing professional training and development

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use of Company Resources, Equipment and Confidential Information

Company resources, equipment and information are provided to employees to facilitate work. They may not be used for purposes other than work without proper authorization. Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment or information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of customer data or any other company information gained via any company resource is a breach of confidentiality and is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment information and/or breaches of confidentiality may be cause for termination of employment.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and may be expanded or changed to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years on-air sports reporting experience
• Journalism, communications, or related degree preferred
• Strong on-air presence with the ability to perform under deadline and during live coverage
• Proven ability to shoot, write, and edit compelling sports content
• Solid editorial judgment and ethical newsgathering standards
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Familiarity with the Kentucky/Southern Indiana sports scene is helpful, but not required