Sports Reporter (Freelance)

Sports Reporter (Freelance)

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

• Content Creation & Production
• 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
• Editorial Contribution
• 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
• Digital & Social Media Engagement
• 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. 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.