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Sports Anchor/Reporter

Nexstar Media · Chicago, IL · $110,000–$150,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an exclusive or enterprise story you broke. How did you get it?

What they are checking: Whether they can build sources and generate original reporting, not just repeat what teams announce.

How do you use social media to grow your personal brand while also representing WGN well?

What they are checking: Whether they can build their own audience in a way that strengthens the station's brand and credibility.

Tell me about a time you got a fact wrong on air. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own and correct mistakes quickly, which keeps trust with loyal sports viewers.

How would you connect with Chicago audiences at community and station events?

What they are checking: Whether they see community presence as part of the job and enjoy representing the station in public.

What would you do

How would you build sources inside the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks, Sky and Fire organizations when you're new to the market?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real plan for earning trust with teams and players in a crowded sports market.

You're live at Wrigley and the game is in a rain delay with no new information. How do you fill the time?

What they are checking: Whether they can ad-lib with substance and stay composed during unpredictable live shots.

A player you cover regularly is involved in a negative off-field story. How do you report it and protect the relationship?

What they are checking: Whether they put journalism first while handling source relationships with fairness and professionalism.

Breaking sports news hits while you're off. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respond to big news with urgency and coordinate with the newsroom even outside a scheduled shift.

About the work

How do you take one story and tell it differently on TV, WGN+, WGNTV.com and social?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how each platform's audience and format changes the way a story should be told.

Write and deliver a 20-second anchor read on last night's Bulls game, out loud.

What they are checking: Whether they can write tight, energetic broadcast copy and deliver it naturally on the spot.

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The full job description

As published by Nexstar Media.

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. #LI-Onsite 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 corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv .

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