Fox

Morning News Anchor/Reporter

Washington, District of Columbia, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$67k-$84kDetected 30 days ago

ResearchCommunication

About the role

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.

Anchor Multiple Newscast Blocks: Consistently deliver an engaging, high-energy performance while anchoring and reporting segments of the morning newscasts.
Source Development: Proactively develop and maintain powerful source networks to generate original, attention-grabbing content.
Collaborate for Impact: Work seamlessly with producers, editors, and photographers to ensure captivating, accurate news delivery that connects with viewers and drives ratings.
Digital Dominance & Brand Building: A demonstrated track record of using various digital platforms (social media, website, streaming) not just for news consumption, but for proactive news-breaking, building a community, and elevating the station's brand and personal digital profile.
Collaborate with accomplished journalists and media professionals.
Consistently deliver an engaging, high-energy performance while anchoring and reporting segments of the morning newscasts.
Proactively develop and maintain powerful source networks to generate original, attention-grabbing content.
Work seamlessly with producers, editors, and photographers to ensure captivating, accurate news delivery that connects with viewers and drives ratings.

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field required.
Technical Acumen: Demonstrated expertise with modern newsroom computer systems, live technology, and non-linear editing tools.
Pressure-Tested: Proven ability to work accurately, efficiently, and calmly under extreme pressure and strict, often fluid, deadlines.
A minimum 3-5 years of on-air anchoring and reporting in a top 20 major market or comparable market scale.
Proven ability to work accurately, efficiently, and calmly under extreme pressure and strict, often fluid, deadlines.
Candidates will be required to join the SAG-AFTRA Washington-Mid Atlantic Local union for the on-air news unit.

Morning News Anchor/Reporter (Regular Full-Time)
WTTG/WDCA - FOX 5 DC/FOX 5 Plus
If you are an experienced, dynamic, and forward-thinking journalist ready to be a face and voice of morning news in a top-rated market, look no further.

Demonstrated expertise with modern newsroom computer systems, live technology, and non-linear editing tools.

Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
shift, but as a 24/7 news operation flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage is essential.
This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Lifestyle Perks: Access to onsite fitness center, vibrant local dining, and shopping options.
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 $67.30-83.70 per hour.
Access to onsite fitness center, vibrant local dining, and shopping options.

What We're Looking For
We are searching for a curious, innovative, and pressure-tested professional with an engaging personality who is driven to dominate and be the first to report local breaking news.

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