Jobtailor is hiring: Sports Anchor in Chicago

Presents sports stories, updates, and game summaries for broadcast across all platforms in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
Writes, orders, and balances sports news, stories, and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
Writes content for the website, podcast platforms, and other eMedia outlets, while interacting with listeners and users on social media.
Conducts interviews with a wide array of sports guests and newsmakers.
Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Assists in researching, copy editing, and coordinating sports programming; responds to breaking sports news and urgent newsroom situations as required.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
Minimum five years’ experience in on‑air hosting.
Superior on‑air presence.
Excellent news judgement with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
Flexibility to work any shift including overnights.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Broadcast Journalism with a strong on‑air presence and the ability to create engaging sports content across multiple platforms. Proficient in conducting interviews, managing breaking news, and maintaining high journalistic standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Broadcast Journalism
Minimum Five Years’ Experience In On‑Air Hosting
Excellent Communication Skills
Superior On‑Air Presence
Proficiency With Office Equipment
ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

Sports Story Writing
Content Creation
Copy Editing
Research Skills
News Judgment
Interviewing
Social Media Interaction
Deadline Management
Multitasking
Soft Skills

Excellent Oral Communication
Excellent Written Communication
Coaching And Mentoring
Effective Listening
Flexibility
Industry Keywords

Journalistic Integrity
Sports Programming
Breaking News
Local And National Current Events
EMedia
Tools & Technologies

Computers
Telephones
Copiers
Scanners
Fax Machines

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