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Nexstar Media Group

Sports Anchor/Reporter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

This role focuses on Chicago's professional sports teams, including the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, ... Ability to work under deadline in a fast-paced newsroom. * Team-oriented with a positive ...

WOWK-TV

Sports Anchor/Reporter

Chicago, IL

$110K - $150K/yr

This role focuses on Chicago's professional sports teams, including the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, ... Ability to work under deadline in a fast-paced newsroom. * Team-oriented with a positive ...

iShare, Inc.

Senior Finance & Accounting Consultant

$35 - $40/hr

The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with professional sports clubs, leagues ... Who We Are Based in New Jersey, iShare is a boutique IT consulting firm with strategic advisory ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for accountants in professional sports in the United States is $68,326.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsCPA certification often preferredCPA certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentSports teams, leagues, or agenciesCorporate offices, financial departments
Industry UsageUsed within sports organizations and agenciesUsed within corporations across industries
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Accountants in professional sports focus on financial management within sports organizations, while accountants in corporate finance work in broader corporate settings managing financial planning, reporting, and analysis. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments but serve different industry needs.

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Infographic showing various Accountants In Professional Sports job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,326 per year, or $32.8 per hour.

Sports Anchor/Reporter

Chicago, IL • On-site

Nexstar Media Group
Broadcasting • 1 - 5K employees
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$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 106 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

WGN-TV is seeking an experienced Sports Anchor/Reporter to deliver compelling sports coverage across broadcast, streaming, digital, mobile, and social platforms. This role focuses on Chicago's professional sports teams, including the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks, Sky, and Fire.
We're looking for a strong storyteller and enterprising reporter who can build sources, generate original content, and connect with audiences across platforms. The ideal candidate understands that every story and interaction strengthens both their personal brand and the WGN brand.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Anchor and report sports content across WGN-TV, WGN+, WGNTV.com, mobile, social, and emerging platforms.
  • Cover Chicago's professional sports teams and major sporting events.
  • Develop original stories, exclusives, and enterprise reporting through source building.
  • Write, produce, and present content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
  • Deliver live reports from games, breaking news, and community events.
  • Collaborate with newsroom teams on coverage and content strategy.
  • Maintain an active social media presence and represent WGN at community and station events.

Requirements/Skills
  • Five years plus (5+) years of experience as a Sports Anchor/Reporter with a proven track record of breaking news, enterprise reporting, and multiplatform storytelling.
  • Strong source-building and enterprise reporting skills.
  • Excellent storytelling, writing, and live reporting abilities.
  • Deep knowledge of Chicago sports.
  • Understanding of multiplatform content and audience engagement.
  • Ability to work under deadline in a fast-paced newsroom.
  • Team-oriented with a positive, collaborative attitude.
  • Must join AFTRA.

What Success Looks Like
  • Breaks news and delivers exclusive sports coverage.
  • Builds trusted relationships throughout the sports community.
  • Creates impactful content across all platforms.
  • Serves as a trusted voice for Chicago sports fans.
  • Contributes to newsroom success through collaboration and innovation.

Ideal Candidate
A relentless reporter, compelling storyteller, and collaborative teammate who is passionate about serving Chicago sports fans.
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SALARY RANGE: $110K - $150K Annualized - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
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Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

Industry

Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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