Multiplatform Chicago Sports Anchor & Reporter

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group's WGN-TV in Chicago seeks an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter to deliver compelling coverage across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, focusing on Chicago teams.

The ideal candidate will tell engaging stories, build sources, and enterprise reporting while delivering live hits from games and events. At least 5 years in sports journalism with strong writing and multiplatform skills are required; AFTRA membership is required; onsite with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Five years plus (5+) years of experience as a Sports Anchor/Reporter with a proven track record of breaking news and multiplatform storytelling.
• Strong source-building and enterprise reporting skills.
• Must join AFTRA and be able to work under deadline in a fast-paced newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and report sports content across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
• Cover Chicago's professional teams and major events.
• Develop original stories, exclusives, and enterprise reporting via sources.
• Write, produce, and present content for all platforms.
• Deliver live reports from games, breaking news, and community events.
• Collaborate with newsroom teams on coverage strategy.

Skills

5+ years exp

Multiplatform storytelling

Source building

AFTRA member

Job description

Nexstar Media Group's WGN-TV in Chicago seeks an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter to deliver compelling coverage across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, focusing on Chicago teams.

The ideal candidate will tell engaging stories, build sources, and enterprise reporting while delivering live hits from games and events. At least 5 years in sports journalism with strong writing and multiplatform skills are required; AFTRA membership is required; onsite with a competitive salary.