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Hearst

Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter. This is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to the ... media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is ...

Hearst

Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter

Sacramento, CA

$80K - $100K/yr

... Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter. This is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to the ... media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is ...

Digital Remedy

Weekend Sports Anchor/MMJ

Syracuse, NY

$18 - $19.23/hr

WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weekend Sports Anchor / Reporter. In ... Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ...

CSI Sports

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Social Media Specialist

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$45K - $75K/yr

BE PART OF THE FASTEST GROWING SPORTS CHANNEL WORLDWIDE About CSI Sports CSI Sports is a global ... hours and weekends to write and post breaking news stories as well as results from live events ...

GRAY TELEVISION

SPORTS DIRECTOR - WRDW/WAGT

Augusta, GA · On-site

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia ... Plus, you're only two hours from the beach and three hours from the mountains for weekend escapes.

Gray Television

SPORTS DIRECTOR - WRDW/WAGT

Augusta, GA · On-site

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia ... Plus, you're only two hours from the beach and three hours from the mountains for weekend escapes.

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend sports media in the United States is $120,163.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,000.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Sports Media vs Sports Journalist?

AspectWeekend Sports MediaSports Journalist
CredentialsRelevant media or sports certifications, journalism backgroundJournalism degree, reporting credentials
Work EnvironmentPart-time, event-based, media production settingsFull-time, newsroom or field reporting
Industry UsageMedia outlets, sports networks, online platformsNewspapers, TV stations, online news
Search & ComparisonOften compared for media roles in sports coverageCompared for reporting and storytelling roles

Weekend Sports Media typically involves creating sports content for media outlets on a part-time basis, focusing on event coverage and media production. Sports Journalists usually work full-time in newsrooms or on-field reporting, emphasizing storytelling and news reporting. While both roles require sports knowledge and media skills, they differ mainly in work hours, environment, and scope of responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Sports Media job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,163 per year, or $57.8 per hour.

Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter

Hearst Newspapers

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA, is looking for a Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter. The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality; you are an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You are someone who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, will hold those in power accountable and help mentor producers and reporters. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, can work fast and efficiently, work well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and have excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the Sports Director. 

Responsibilities

  • Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism and energy in a clear and concise way. 
  • Work with producers and reporters to build up the big sports stories of the day. 
  • Plans, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
  • Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have exclusive content. 
  • Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
  • Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
  • Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
  • Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines
  • Summarize information into easy-to-understand components

Requirements

  • 2+ years of anchor experience required
  • 2+ years of reporting experience required
  • Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
  • Anchor that connects with viewers, in addition to reporting skills
  • Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
  • Can work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
  • Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
  • Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
  • Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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