Sports Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
Listed on 2026-03-04
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Creative Arts/Media
Journalism, TV / Film Production, Social Media, Creative Advertising / Marketing
News Channel 20/FOX Illinois has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sports Anchor/Multimedia Journalist! In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social media networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. We are looking for someone with a true passion for sports storytelling and going beyond scores and play-by-play.
This is a Big 10 market as well as a very active market with high school sports. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.
- 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
Qualifications:
- Previous anchoring experience is preferred
- Live shot experience is required
- Previous experience working in a team environment is a must
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17 to $18 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, vacation time, and floating holidays.
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