Per Diem News Anchor Job at Fox Television Stations in Los Angeles

Job Description
The station is seeking a highly professional, sharp, and adaptable Per Diem / Fill-In News Anchor to join our team. This position requires an experienced journalist who can step onto the anchor desk or into the field at a moment's notice to deliver compelling, authoritative, and accurate live newscasts. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional ad‑libbing skills, thrives under the pressure of breaking news, and can seamlessly integrate with different production teams and co‑anchors across various dayparts.

Responsibilities

Anchor live newscasts as a solo or co‑anchor, maintaining professionalism, authority, and engaging viewer connection.

Effectively process, prioritize, and communicate information clearly during unscripted, fast‑paced situations such as breaking news, extended rolling coverage, or live interviews.

Work seamlessly from the anchor desk, studio set, or live in the field using standard broadcasting equipment, demonstrating excellent knowledge of the Los Angeles market, vocal delivery, and pronunciation.

Review, write, and copy‑edit scripts prior to airtime to ensure clear, concise storytelling that adheres to newsroom style, proper grammar, and format standards.

Participate in editorial meetings when on shift, bringing fresh story ideas and leveraging a deep knowledge of current local, national, and international events.

Use newsroom computer systems to write and edit scripts.

Work effectively and harmoniously with diverse newsroom staff on short notice.

Maintain a professional on‑air appearance based on newsroom standards and company policy; represent the station positively at public appearances or community events as requested.

Requirements / Qualifications

BA/BS degree or equivalent in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field preferred.

Proven track record of on‑air anchoring experience in a television newsroom (audition reel required).

Exceptional vocal delivery, strong phrasing, proper grammar, and dynamic, authoritative on‑camera presence.

Willingness and ability to work an unpredictable, on‑call schedule, including short‑notice shifts, overnights, early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strong writing and copy‑editing skills with a deep knowledge of AP style, newsroom ethics, and defamation laws.

Proven ability to handle extreme stress and tight deadlines, maintaining a calm and commanding demeanor during breaking news.

Capability to work at a computer or stand on set for extended periods; ability to drive a company vehicle and adhere to company driving policies.

Member of SAG/AFTRA (or eligible to join).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $52.67 per hour.

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In Summary: The station is seeking a highly professional, sharp, and adaptable Per Diem / Fill-In News Anchor to join our team . This position requires an experienced journalist who can step onto the anchor desk or into the field at a moment's notice to deliver compelling, authoritative, and accurate live newscasts . The ideal candidate possesses exceptional ad‑libbing skills, thrives under the pressure of breaking news .

En Español: Descripción del trabajo La estación está buscando un Anchor de Noticias Per Diem / Fill-In altamente profesional, agudo y adaptable para unirse a nuestro equipo. El candidato ideal posee habilidades de publicidad excepcionales, prospera bajo la presión de las noticias de última hora o entrevistas en vivo. Puede integrarse perfectamente con diferentes equipos de producción y co-anchores a través de varias partes del día. Responsabilidades Anclarar noticieros en directo como solista o co-anclador, manteniendo un excelente conocimiento del mercado de Los Ángeles, autoridad y una conexión atractiva con el espectador. Procesar eficazmente, priorizar y comunicar información claramente durante situaciones no escritas y rápidas tales como breaking news, extensión de cobertura rolling o entrevista en directo. Trabajar sin problemas desde el escritorio de anclaje, conjunto de estudio o live en el campo utilizando equipo de transmisión estándar, demostrando excelentes conocimientos sobre el mercado, entrega y pronúncia de salas de audiencia. Revisar, escribir y redactar estándares vocales profesionales antes de los cambios de televisión para asegurar que se adhieran efectivamente al estilo de trabajo adecuado, la capacidad de reproducción y comunicación, así como la capacidad para llevar a cabo una serie de eventos informativos y programas de prensa establecidos en una sala de computación local, etc. La capacidad de manejo e adaptación es muy fuerte (comunicación) y el uso de nuevas tecnologías y sistemas de comunicaciones basadas en un programa de tiempo libre y medio ambiente, incluida en un sistema informático o en una oficina de trabajo en línea. Consideraremos a los solicitantes calificados con antecedentes penales consistentes con la ley aplicable. De acuerdo con los requisitos de divulgación salarial estatales y locales, la tasa o el rango de pago para este papel, con una oferta final dependiente de educación, habilidades, experiencia y ubicación es de $52.67 por hora. #J-18808-Ljbffr