Cox Media Group, LLC is hiring: Multimedia Journalist - WFOX TV in Jacksonville

Job Title: Multimedia Journalist - WFOX TV

Position Overview
WFOX TV Jacksonville is looking for a Multimedia Journalist! The Multimedia Journalist presents daily news content for WFOX TV as well as content on digital and social media focusingon weather, breaking news, investigative and impactful news that matters to our viewers most.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to enterprise original stories, with unique voices and content that drives newscast viewing; demonstrate the ability to develop sources and work a beat

Create breaking news content effectively and communicate to the newsroom as soon as a story is confirmed, and update weather content when weather conditions warrant

Demonstrate the ability to shoot and edit video, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air

Work independently at high standards under deadline pressure

Work well with co-workers

Generate story ideas daily

Shoot and edit video, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism

Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subject

Exceptional news judgment and writing skills

Must have a valid dirver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years professional experience in local TV news is preferred

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications preferred

CMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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