What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi-Skilled Sports Anchor position at CBS News and Stations?
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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 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.
The ideal candidate has a strong command of sports journalism, a passion for visual storytelling, and the ability to own a story from pitch through publish.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
On-Air Anchoring & Presentation
What We Offer:
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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
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 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.
The ideal candidate has a strong command of sports journalism, a passion for visual storytelling, and the ability to own a story from pitch through publish.
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
What We Offer:
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
- Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
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. 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 https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.