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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

WGN-TV is seeking an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter to deliver compelling sports coverage across broadcast, streaming, digital, mobile, and social platforms. This role focuses on Chicago's professional sports teams, including the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks, Sky, and Fire.We're looking for a strong storyteller and enterprising reporter who can build sources, generate original content, and connect with audiences across platforms. The ideal candidate understands that every story and interaction strengthens both their personal brand and the WGN brand.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Anchor and report sports content across WGN-TV, WGN+, WGNTV.com, mobile, social, and emerging 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

Requirements/Skills

• Five years plus (5+) years of experience as a Sports Anchor/Reporter with a proven track record of breaking news, enterprise reporting, and multiplatform storytelling.
• Strong source-building and enterprise reporting skills.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, and live reporting abilities.
• Deep knowledge of Chicago sports.
• Understanding of multiplatform content and audience engagement.
• Ability to work under deadline in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Team-oriented with a positive, collaborative attitude.
• Must join AFTRA.

What Success Looks Like

• Breaks news and delivers exclusive sports coverage.
• Builds trusted relationships throughout the sports community.
• Creates impactful content across all platforms.
• Serves as a trusted voice for Chicago sports fans.
• Contributes to newsroom success through collaboration and innovation.

Ideal Candidate

Ideal CandidateA relentless reporter, compelling storyteller, and collaborative teammate who is passionate about serving Chicago sports fans.

#LI-OnsiteSalary Range: 110K to 150K Annualized - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level

Benefits: Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.