Multiplatform Chicago Sports Anchor & Reporter

Ilba; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

WGN-TV in Chicago seeks an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter to deliver compelling coverage across broadcast, streaming, digital, mobile, and social platforms. This role focuses on Chicago’s professional teams and major events.

You will build sources, generate original content, and connect with audiences across platforms, showcasing strong storytelling, writing, and live reporting abilities while promoting the WGN brand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sports anchor/reporter experience with multiplatform storytelling.
• Strong source-building and enterprise reporting skills.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, and live reporting abilities.
• Deep knowledge of Chicago sports.
• Ability to work under deadline in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative attitude.
• Must join AFTRA.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and report sports content across broadcast, streaming, digital, mobile, and social platforms.
• Cover Chicago’s professional sports teams and major sporting events.
• Develop original stories, exclusives, and enterprise reporting through source building.
• Write, produce, and present content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
• Deliver live reports from games, breaking news, and community events.
• Collaborate with newsroom teams on coverage and content strategy.
• Maintain an active social media presence and represent WGN at community and station events.

Skills

Sports Anchor/Reporter experience

Source-building

Enterprise reporting

Storytelling

Live reporting

Multiplatform storytelling

Chicago sports knowledge

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

AFTRA membership

Job description

WGN-TV in Chicago seeks an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter to deliver compelling coverage across broadcast, streaming, digital, mobile, and social platforms. This role focuses on Chicago’s professional teams and major events.

You will build sources, generate original content, and connect with audiences across platforms, showcasing strong storytelling, writing, and live reporting abilities while promoting the WGN brand.