Hiring: Anchor/Reporter Sports Company: CBS News and Stations Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:36:33 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Linear, Segment About the job Required Skills: •Anchor & Host: Lead energetic, authoritative sports segments on linear broadcasts; host high-profile station sports specials and digital/streaming original programming. •Multi-Platform Content Generation: Actively write, produce, and adapt sports content tailored specifically for linear TV, CBS News Chicago Streaming, CBSChicago.com, and key social platforms (Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube). •Remote & Field Reporting: Anchor and report live on location from marquee sporting events, breaking sports news, and deep-dive feature assignments. •Modern Storytelling & Enterprise: Move beyond traditional game recaps to enterprise original, character-driven stories; contribute consistently to daily editorial meetings with ideas built for a modern, digital-first newsroom. •Digital & Social Strategy: Execute a proactive social media strategy to engage Chicago sports fans in real time, build community, break news, and drive audience tune-in across platforms. •Linear Writing & Segment Scripting: Write sharp, conversational copy and craft well-structured segments and package scripts designed for high-impact linear and streaming broadcasts. •Journalistic Integrity: Maintain strict journalistic standards, accuracy, and strong editorial judgment in a fast-paced, rapidly shifting multi-platform newsroom. Qualifications: •Modern Journalism Mindset: Strong understanding of how sports consumption habits are shifting and a passion for experimenting with new digital, streaming, and social storytelling formats. •On-Air & On-Screen Presence: Commanding, authentic, and versatile presentation style suited for linear studio anchoring, streaming coverage, and digital video content. •Market Expertise: Deep knowledge of Chicago and national sports—including professional leagues, regional college athletics, and high school sports culture. •Writing Excellence: Superior writing skills with the ability to adjust tone and format effectively for linear television, digital articles, streaming scripts, and social copy. •Collaboration & Adaptability: Ability to thrive under live pressure, multi-task, and collaborate seamlessly with newsroom producers, digital team members, photojournalists, and editors. •Schedule Flexibility: Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule that regularly includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel for major sports coverage. •This is a SAG/AFTRA position •Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!