Sports Anchor/Reporter

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.
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.
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SALARY RANGE: $110K - $150K Annualized - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
Benefits

medical (with multiple plan options)
dental
vision insurance
paid time off
Paid Parental leave
life insurance
and more

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