Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX 35 Orlando has an opening for a dynamic, engaging, experienced journalist. This anchor/reporter will enterprise investigative caliber content during the week, fill in for other anchors as needed, and work with news managers and producers to develop content and execute a strategy for our newscasts. We’re looking for a go- getter, with a proven track record of digging, asking tough questions on behalf of our viewers, and producing engaging content for our newscasts and digital platforms.  We expect a rock star reporter who every other reporter in the market will follow.

You’ll join an anchor team includes the most experienced journalists in the market. They’re professional, polished, confident leaders in the community and the newsroom.

REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of 3+ years’ experience working as a reporter and/or anchor in a medium or large market preferred.  

EDUCATION: College degree in communications/journalism or related field preferred.

OTHER: Good news judgment and knowledge of fair and accurate journalism practices. Ability to tell stories, ask good probing questions in Q&A with reporters and ad-lib effectively.  Strong writing skills and thorough knowledge of current events.  Excellent people and communication skills; must be a team player

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent Attitude

• Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Commitment to Excellence

• Initiative

• Teamwork

• Job Skills

• Integrity

• Outstanding Communication Skills

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Regularly stand; walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and; talk or hear.  Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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