Sports Reporter (Freelance) at Confidential Southfield, MI

CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated stations in the #15 television market of Detroit, are seeking a creative and dedicated Sports Reporter to join our growing CBS Detroit News Team. This freelance position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional sports coverage across multiple platforms. Position Overview We are looking for a versatile sports journalism professional with a strong commitment to visual storytelling, excellent photography and editing skills, and the ability to produce compelling daily content from the field. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable anchoring in-studio, reporting remotely, and creating enterprise content that engages audiences across traditional and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Anchor sports segments and report remotely with professional excellence Produce original enterprise content that stands out in the market Shoot, edit, write, and produce entertaining and informational stories and sportscasts across multiple platforms Create content that serves on-air, online, and streaming audiences Develop and execute basic graphics to enhance storytelling Contribute to the editorial process with consistent, newsworthy story pitches Maintain unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity and accuracy Meet daily deadlines while delivering high-quality content Apply expert knowledge of social media platforms to connect with audiences and implement station strategy Consistently supply compelling material to CBS News Detroit's social media and digital platforms Adapt content for various digital formats and audiences Required Qualifications Professional Experience Prior experience as a Sports Anchor/Reporter in a top 10 market preferred Proven track record of dynamic storytelling and interviewing abilities Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting within fast-paced environments Technical Skills Must be proficient in shooting, writing, editing, and creating basic graphics Strong photography and editing capabilities Experience with multi-platform content production Knowledge & Expertise Expert knowledge of professional, college, and high school sports Deep understanding of sports journalism best practices Applied knowledge and strategic use of social media platforms Personal Attributes Exceptional time management and organizational skills Proven ability to meet strict deadlines consistently Willingness and availability to work independently on varying schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic news environment Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ellenco Estágios e Treinamentos