Anchor / Reporter

Job Description

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major US markets, CBSN, CBSN Local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, CBSN, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES+ for Paramount+. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount + and other digital platforms. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast network.

CBS (WBBM-TV) has an opening for an experienced, real-time Anchor to join our news team. This is a unique position for an anchor to be self-sufficient and research, gather, write and present breaking news in real-time for the morning daypart on all platforms. The successful candidate is an outstanding communicator on air, online and on social media platforms. We are looking for a leader who works well with the team and can successfully execute the station mission and the vision for the position. The ideal candidate must be able to gather and anchor breaking news with a high degree of skill and passion. To be considered, you must be willing to work any shift and agree to shoot and edit video using a light consumer-grade camera.

Required Skills:
• This journalist must have proven technical experience with news gathering platforms, routers, and touch screens.
• Must be confident and comfortable in delivering content in an unscripted format on-air.
• Proven success in enterprising and reporting compelling stories.
• Must be able to edit video; utilize iNews rundowns; manipulate scripts and coordinate with crews in the field.
• Comfortably report live and recorded, scripted and unscripted, with clarity, accuracy and confidence
• Collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel to create compelling content and newsworthy stories
• Maintain a steadfast commitment to accuracy and fairness
• Write clearly and understand how to captivate readers/viewers, and use video and graphics to illustrate story facts and ideas
• Deliver strong live shots, while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and accuracy
• Build sources, generate story ideas and participate in editorial meetings in order to engage our audience
• Minimum 5 years' experience on air, preferably anchoring in a top 20 market
• Must possess a college degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills:
• Strong social media skills to connect all audiences on all platforms
• Work independently with initiative and passion for breaking news
• Lead and innovate news gathering and presentation while at a live desk.
• Experience shooting and editing with Prosumer camera

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvk127-3-144-17-45-42 in your application.