Sports Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Ashwaubenon, WI

About The Position

WLUK/WCWF has an exciting opportunity for a full time Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter! In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the sports director and news managers. We are looking for someone who is a digital and broadcast storyteller. If you're interested in just scores and highlights, this is not the job for you. We are an aggressive, five-person department that strives to be the market leader. We cover the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin Badgers, multiple smaller colleges and the high schools in our region. The ability to work under deadline and on a flexible schedule that will include evenings and/or weekends is required. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current sports events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.

Requirements

A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
Previous anchoring experience is required
Must have at least two years of on-air experience
Ability to travel to sporting events throughout the year
Live shot experience is required
Previous experience working in a team environment is a must

Responsibilities

produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks
performing other duties as assigned by the sports director and news managers