Multi-Skilled Sports Anchor/Reporter
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Creative Arts/Media
Journalism, Broadcasting, Social Media, Video Production
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CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations-owned and operated television stations serving the #15 television market (Detroit), are seeking an experienced, creative, and driven Multi-Skilled Weekend Sports Anchor/ Reporter to join our growing CBS Detroit News Team.
This is a full-time position for a dynamic journalist who thrives both in the studio and in the field. We're looking for a true multi-platform storyteller — someone who can anchor sports segments, report live, produce enterprise content, and deliver compelling stories across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES On-Air Anchoring & Presentation- Anchor sports segments across daily newscasts with authority, accuracy, and personality
- Deliver highlights, breaking sports news, enterprise stories, and conversational sports content
- Perform confidently on live television, including ad-libbing during breaking or developing coverage
- Report live and remotely from sporting events, press conferences, and community locations
- Develop and produce original enterprise sports stories that differentiate CBS Detroit in the market
- Conduct compelling interviews with athletes, coaches, sports executives, and community stakeholders
- Demonstrate strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts on all assignments
- Independently shoot, write, edit, and produce sports content for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms
- Execute high-quality visual storytelling using natural sound, strong sequencing, and creative shot selection
- Meet daily deadlines while maintaining accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity
- Produce and adapt sports coverage for station digital platforms, mobile apps, streaming, and social media
- Consistently contribute engaging content that drives audience growth and aligns with station strategy
- Understand how to tell stories differently for linear TV, streaming, and short-form digital platforms
- Actively participate in daily editorial meetings and contribute consistent, newsworthy story pitches
- Collaborate with producers, photographers, editors, and newsroom leadership
- Support major station initiatives, special coverage, and breaking news as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience as a Sports Anchor and/or Sports Reporter; top-20 market experience preferred
- Deep knowledge of professional, college, and high school sports
- Demonstrated ability to anchor, report, shoot, write, and edit content independently
- Strong on-camera presence and communication skills
- Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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