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 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

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

Salary Range:110K to 150K Annualized – commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level

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.