Multi-Skilled Sports Anchor/Reporter

Multi-Skilled Sports Anchor/Reporter CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations-owned and operated television stations serving the #15 television market (Detroit), are seeking an experienced, creative, and driven Multi-Skilled Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter to join our growing CBS Detroit News Team. This is a full-time position for a dynamic journalist who thrives both in the studio and in the field. We're looking for a true multi-platform storyteller — someone who can anchor sports segments, report live, produce enterprise content, and deliver compelling stories across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong command of sports journalism, a passion for visual storytelling, and the ability to own a story from pitch through publish.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
On-Air Anchoring & Presentation
Anchor sports segments across daily newscasts with authority, accuracy, and personality
Deliver highlights, breaking sports news, enterprise stories, and conversational sports content
Perform confidently on live television, including ad-libbing during breaking or developing coverage
Reporting & Enterprise Journalism
Report live and remotely from sporting events, press conferences, and community locations
Develop and produce original enterprise sports stories that differentiate CBS Detroit in the market
Conduct compelling interviews with athletes, coaches, sports executives, and community stakeholders
Demonstrate strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts on all assignments
Multi-Skilled Field Production (MMJ)
Independently shoot, write, edit, and produce sports content for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms
Execute high-quality visual storytelling using natural sound, strong sequencing, and creative shot selection
Meet daily deadlines while maintaining accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity
Digital & Social Content
Produce and adapt sports coverage for station digital platforms, mobile apps, streaming, and social media
Consistently contribute engaging content that drives audience growth and aligns with station strategy
Understand how to tell stories differently for linear TV, streaming, and short-form digital platforms
Editorial & Team Collaboration
Actively participate in daily editorial meetings and contribute consistent, newsworthy story pitches
Collaborate with producers, photographers, editors, and newsroom leadership
Support major station initiatives, special coverage, and breaking news as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Sports Anchor and/or Sports Reporter; top-20 market experience preferred
Deep knowledge of professional, college, and high school sports
Demonstrated ability to anchor, report, shoot, write, and edit content independently
Strong on-camera presence and communication skills
Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.