WTTG/WDCA – Sports/Entertainment Anchor/Reporter (Regular Full-Time)
Are you a seasoned journalist with a flair for captivating on-air presence? Ready to elevate your career with a leading local TV station and a powerhouse multimedia company? Your dream role awaits! Join the dynamic FOX 5 DC news team as our next sports/entertainment anchor/reporter and make headlines with us!
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, world leading and valued media brands, airing the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. We work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork, ideas, and input are critical.
We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking individual with an engaging personality that can ignite conversations and turn interviews into compelling, newsworthy stories for multiple media platforms. Candidates must be comfortable using various platforms to engage viewers and provide the most essential local news and information to the community. The ideal candidate is curious, agile, and innovative with a focus for delivering timely and accurate news. Must be eager to dominate and be the first to report breaking news. Understanding the priorities and interests of the audience is key.
Join us as a master storyteller and charismatic live on-air performer, where your strong interviewing skills and sharp journalistic judgment will shine. Dive into hosting both live and prerecorded streamed programming, reporting under tight deadlines in a fast-pasted, high-pressure environment. Pitch compelling sports and entertainment stories that resonate locally and nationally, making a significant impact. Collaborate seamlessly with producers, editors, and photographers to craft captivating news stories and features, both taped and live, that captivate viewers and boost ratings. Excel in working accurately and efficiently within time constraints. Leverage social media to attract, inform, and engage our audience. Showcase your ability to develop and maintain influential story sources networks, driving success and connection.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field required. 3+ years of news experience in a medium to large market. Recent experience and proficiency with newsroom computers, live news technology, and related software required. Varied hours including weekends and holidays.
Candidates must submit reel/link of recent work.
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation. Candidates must have flexibility in scheduling evenings, early mornings, weekends as well as work all shifts in a 24/7/365 breaking news environment. Local/national travel. Must be able to work overtime, holidays, and varied hours. Candidate will also be required to join the SAG-AFTRA Washington-Mid Atlantic Local union for the on-air news unit.
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. FOX offers excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. FOX 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, shopping, outdoor markets, and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and other building accommodations.
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