CBS Broadcasting - Milwaukee, WI

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Milwaukee, WI
Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

WDJT-TV, Weigel Broadcasting's CBS affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is on the lookout for an experienced Bilingual Sports Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist to join our dynamic news team. In this fast-paced newsroom, we pride ourselves on delivering quality news, prime entertainment, and comprehensive sports coverage, including teams like the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, Marquette, UW-Milwaukee, and Wisconsin Badgers, among others. The ideal candidate will possess proven anchoring and reporting skills in both Spanish and English, showcasing strong writing abilities and solid news judgment. Collaboration with producers and reporters is essential to execute compelling and engaging sports content. This role involves split anchoring duties, where the successful candidate will shoot sports highlights and provide post-game coverage. Additionally, they will be responsible for turning packages on notable sports figures within the community and contributing to our website and social media platforms. We are looking for someone who can uncover the story beyond the game, demonstrating a passion for sports reporting and anchoring. Flexibility in scheduling is a must, and candidates are required to submit a reel showcasing their work, along with holding a valid driver's license. Experience in Spanish baseball and football play-by-play is strongly preferred. At Weigel Broadcasting, we are a family-owned company dedicated to storytelling within our local communities. Unlike corporate entities, we do not have must-run stories or mandates, allowing us to maintain an entrepreneurial spirit focused on delivering what our local viewers want to know. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, no-cost life insurance, in-person counseling, a generous 401k match, paid time off, and relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

  • Anchor sports segments in both Spanish and English.
  • Report on local sports events and provide insightful commentary.
  • Shoot sports highlights and conduct post-game coverage.
  • Create engaging sports packages on notable community sports figures.
  • Contribute content to the station's website and social media platforms.
  • Collaborate with producers and reporters to develop compelling sports stories.
  • Find and report on stories beyond the game.

Requirements

  • Proven anchoring and reporting skills in both Spanish and English.
  • Strong writing skills and solid news judgment.
  • Experience in sports reporting and anchoring.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with producers and reporters.
  • Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate sports events.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Submission of a reel showcasing previous work.

Nice-to-haves

  • Spanish baseball and football play-by-play experience.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits
  • No-cost life insurance
  • In-person counseling
  • Generous 401k match
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
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