Fox

Traffic/News Anchor

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$126kDetected 13 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationWriting

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.

Traffic Authority: Own the traffic beat.
Cultivate local traffic contacts, maintain a strong relationship with our vendor traffic producer, and maximize the capabilities of our vendor graphics systems.
Streaming Innovation: Host interactive, long-form content for our live stream using a relaxed, conversational, ad-lib presentation style. Collaborate with User Experience Producers to bake audience feedback directly into the stream.
Editorial Leadership: Actively participate in morning editorial meetings, field anchoring initiatives, and collaborate with newsroom managers and producers to maintain top-tier journalistic standards.
High operational agility to support evolving newsroom priorities as business needs dictate.
Own the traffic beat.

Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
We provide the advanced traffic graphics, the streaming infrastructure, and the reach-you provide the personality and expertise that Atlanta residents trust to start their day.
If you have a commanding on-air presence, deep local knowledge, and the ability to ad-lib flawlessly during breaking news or traffic snarls, we want you on our desk.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a reporter or anchor at a commercial television station is required.
Previous in-studio anchoring experience is a significant plus.
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

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 $100,000.00-126,000.00 annually.

On-Camera Performance: Stellar on-air delivery, excellent script-reading skills, and a proven ability to sustain unscripted ad-lib coverage for extended periods during breaking situations.
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
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.

We are looking for an exceptional communicator who commands the screen and naturally connects with a major market audience.

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