Sports Anchor Reporter Nexstar Broadcasting Chicago
Overview
WGN-TV seeks a dynamic Sports AnchorReporter to lead sports coverage across broadcast streaming digital mobile and social platforms. This role supports Chicago professional teams including the Bears Cubs White Sox Bulls Blackhawks Sky and Fire. The ideal candidate builds sources creates original content and connects with audiences while strengthening personal and station brand. Join our team and make an impact.
What You'll Do7
- 1Anchor and report sports content across WGN-TV WGN+ WGNTV.com mobile social and emerging platforms
- 2Cover Chicago professional sports teams and major sporting events
- 3Develop original stories exclusives and enterprise reporting through source building
- 4Write produce and present content for broadcast streaming digital and social platforms
- 5Deliver live reports from games breaking news and community events
- 6Collaborate with newsroom teams on coverage and content strategy
- 7Maintain an active social media presence and represent WGN at community and station events
Requirements8
- 1Five years plus experience as a Sports AnchorReporter with proven break news enterprise reporting and multiplatform storytelling
- 2Strong source-building and enterprise reporting skills
- 3Excellent storytelling writing and live reporting abilities
- 4Deep knowledge of Chicago sports
- 5Understanding of multiplatform content and audience engagement
- 6Ability to work under deadline in a fast-paced newsroom
- 7Team-oriented positive collaborative attitude
- 8Must join AFTRA
Salary Insight
$110 - $150k per year
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