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Sports Anchor/Reporter
Nexstar Broadcasting —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
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- 5 years
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Play-by-Play Commentator & Sports Reporter
Sports Broadcast Solutions —Chicago, IL
- $50 - $62 an hour
- Temporary
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
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TWIN Traffic Producer/Reporter - WBBM-AM
Audacy, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $22.20 - $32.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance

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Play-by-Play Commentator & Sports Reporter
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Sports Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Broadcasting -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $150,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Video storytelling
Sports
Journalistic writing

Full 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.

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SALARY RANGE: $110K - $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.

SCAM ALERT:

Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [email protected] .

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