Sports Anchor/Reporter

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WI, Green BayPosted Today

Role Overview

Nexstar is hiring a Sports Anchor/Reporter. This is a full-time role in WI, Green Bay. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

WFRV-TV Local 5, the CBS affiliate in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has a rare opening for a full-time Sports Anchor/Reporter. This is an amazing opportunity to cover the Green Bay Packers and the rest of our local sports scene, including high school & college sports. We are looking for a dynamic storyteller who understands the importance of storytelling. We want a true sports journalist, not someone to scream highlights.

Duties include gathering and verifying factual information primarily for sports stories through interviews, observation, and research; assembling and explaining information accurately on all stories assigned; building community and business contacts to develop fresh daily leads; providing sports reports on all WFRV platforms, conducting live reports from event sites as well as the studio; anchoring during various shifts, producing sportscasts.

This position is expected to act as a supervisor/role model for interns and news crews during assigned shifts. Other duties, such as making personal appearances to promote the station, may be assigned as the needs of the station dictate.

Applicants must have a good attitude and approach, be able to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and find solutions for or deal proactively with work-related problems.

Qualifications:

College degree in Journalism/Communications required
1-2 years of experience as a sports reporter, with some on-air anchoring experience
The ability to shoot and edit video
Producing experience
Proficient with computers as well as online and mobile platforms
iNews and ENPS experience preferred
Good work ethic and good attitude and approach
Must be able to multi-task and provide a proficient level of quality control and accuracy
Must have a valid state driver’s license

The ideal candidate must be able to work well with other staff under periods of stress and impending deadlines and must have a visceral distaste for office politics and gossip.

Apply online at: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/jobs

WFRV and Nexstar Media Inc. are an equal opportunity employer

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How do I apply for the Sports Anchor/Reporter position at Nexstar?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Nexstar. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Sports Anchor/Reporter position at Nexstar located?

This position is based in WI, Green Bay. Nexstar has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Sports Anchor/Reporter at Nexstar earn?

Nexstar has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Sports Anchor/Reporter role at Nexstar posted?

This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.