Sports Anchor/Reporter

FOX Television Stations•Chicago, IL

22h•$55 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Chicago has an immediate full-time opening for a Sports Anchor/Reporter. The ideal candidate will bring professionalism and personality both on and off the air. Candidates must possess strong presentation skills, an outstanding work ethic, deep knowledge of sports, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment. Social media mastery and a passion for innovation are essential. This role requires contributing sports content across multiple platforms, including on-air broadcasts, digital, social media, and emerging formats such as podcasting and other non-traditional storytelling approaches. The ideal candidate is comfortable experimenting with new ways to engage audiences and expand the reach of sports coverage. This is a unique opportunity to connect with sports fans in the country’s best sports city.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of sports reporting experience
Strong on-air presence and storytelling ability
Ability to collaborate effectively with the sports department and newsroom teams
Experience creating content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
Interest or experience in podcasting and non-traditional reporting formats
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field
Minimum of 2 years experience in live news and show production.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Demonstrated aptitude for creative writing and strong narrative development.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro editing software is necessary.
Attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills.
Avid interest and broad knowledge of sports, notably Chicago sports, staying updated on developments and news.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of tools like Riverside and Streamyard strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and bring to life sports interview shows, including live events and digital content, from conception to completion.
Be the voice of the Chicago sports fan, drive fan engagement – emails, tweets, phone calls.
Develop and produce engaging sports content that steps beyond conventional coverage.
Ability to produce, shoot, and curate social media posts.
Plan and create engaging Live Sports Shows for studio and on-location settings, including research, rundown generation, and graphics pre-building.
Produce sports segments for newscasts and longer-format programs.
Perform pre-production, production, and post-production tasks, including both writing and editing duties.