Reporter/Anchor

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WJBK's News Department is seeking an individual for an immediate opportunity as a Reporter/Anchor.  Must bring hustle, originality, innovations, and commitment to the job every day.  Will be expected to establish contacts and develop original story ideas.  Must write and report with fairness and clarity and be an outstanding storyteller and on-air performer.  Must have demonstrated proficiency in the use of social media to interact with news viewers and expand the reach of our news operation.  We require an individual who communicates with a diverse audience in a concise yet comfortable manner.  This person will be able to recognize important issues and meaningful developments in continuing stories.  The job requires composure in breaking news situations and command of a spectrum of topics including hard news, entertainment, and popular culture.  Knowledge of the Detroit market a plus.  Other duties as deemed appropriate to be assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Communications and Journalism or related field or equivalent experience required.  A minimum of three years of journalism background and television reporting experience required.  Must possess strong social media skills. Must have a broad working knowledge of police procedures, the court system, and municipal, state and federal operations.  Also must have strong knowledge of legal and ethical parameters of reporting for mass media.  Strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of television news production required, including digital and web-based newsgathering tools.  Must be able to use newsroom computer systems.   

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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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