Sports Anchor/Reporter, NBC 5 Chicago

Job Description NBC 5 Chicago is looking for a Sports Anchor/Reporter to gather information on current sports events, games, and personalities and prepare the information for live on-air broadcast presentation. Responsibilities include providing anchored sports segment(s) for newscasts. The role functions as both Sports Anchor and Reporter for on-air and station web or digital platforms. The position requires working within a strong team environment. Qualifications Minimum of 4 years television news anchor/reporter experience covering Sports. BA or BS in Journalism, Communications or related field. AFTRA-union representation required; membership will be required upon hire. Desired Qualifications Very knowledgeable of all Chicago sports teams and personnel. Ability to work varied work schedules during the week and on weekends when needed. Strong speech skills to communicate and present effectively on-air during live broadcasts, breaking news situations and to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, individually and with co-anchors. Excellent interviewing skills. Ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines on a regular basis. Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of computer applications. Additional Requirements Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered for this position. Must be able to travel and work longer hours with short notice when necessary. Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL. Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. Salary Range $120,000 - $165,000 (based on experience) Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nbcuniversal Media, LLC