Reporter/Weekend Anchor (R50024344)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the . 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

JOB TITLE : Weekend Anchor / Weekday Reporter

FOX 6 News is seeking a Weekend Anchor / Weekday Reporter to join our team! The ideal candidate will take command on the desk and engage viewers with their smooth delivery and sparkling personality! Anchoring is only one portion of the job.

Other days the responsibilities pivot to an enterprising journalist, sniffing out the biggest stories and beating the competition to breaking news.

In return, FOX provides a stellar benefits package including generous paid time off, 401k package and what our employees refer to as the best medical coverage.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

You must be energetic and comfortable on the desk. You need to develop sources and have a passion for breaking news. You must be an engaging communicator who can connect with viewers! Great writing and storytelling skills along with the desire to be excellent in everything you do is a must! You will collaborate with the Assignment Desk, Producers, Photojournalists and Editors to create compelling newscasts and unique reports.

Accuracy and urgency are a must. And social media skills are expected to attract, inform, and engage the community.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Live reporting skills and a minimum of 5 years of news experience is required. College degree in Journalism or related field required.

Being a team player who works well with photojournalists, editors, producers and managers is an absolute necessity. You must be able to show us your exceptional writing, live shot, and anchoring skills on one reel so send us your best work!