Multiplatform Sports Producer: Live Coverage & Stories

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wgntvChicago (IL)

Media Programming Directors Television Broadcasting Stations

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About the role

WGN-TV Chicago is seeking a passionate, creative, and highly organized Sports Producer to lead cross-platform sports content across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms. The ideal candidate is a skilled journalist who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, understands Chicago sports, and can craft compelling stories that engage audiences wherever they consume news. This role collaborates with anchors, reporters, editors, and leadership to produce daily sportscasts, special coverage,

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