Anchor/Reporter

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago). 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington, is seeking a News Anchor/Reporter to join our news team. The ideal candidate will possess strong presentation skills with the ability to enterprise unique stories as well as cover breaking and hard news. Strong live skills are required. The candidate will display professionalism and personality both on and off air.

This position requires a strong work ethic, broad knowledge of current affairs, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. In addition, this anchor/reporter must develop sources and pitch compelling, enterprise stories. Candidates must have proven presence on social media and be as comfortable in the social media world as they are in broadcasting. The candidate must operate with a high degree of journalistic ethics, emotional intelligence, and must demonstrate the ability to develop and nurture a natural connection to people and the community.

You must be a self-starter with a great attitude and a desire to win. We require that you are able to work independently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, gathering information to discern the newsworthiness of events. When anchoring, you should be engaging with your co-anchors and the viewer. You should be able to go off-script in breaking news situations and not worry about a TelePrompTer. When reporting, you will research thoroughly, write clearly, and produce stories that are compelling and memorable. You must be a voracious news consumer, engaged in our community, and participate in station-sponsored events. Other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

A minimum of five years’ experience at a local television broadcast media outlet as an anchor/reporter producing and delivering local content is preferred. Must have excellent editorial judgment and the ability to produce content on all newsroom platforms, including television and digital media. Must have strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and interviewees. This is a full-time position with a regular schedule, but the news is a 24/7 environment which could mean occasional other shifts as news events or staffing needs warrant. Must have valid credit card and driver's license.

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $105,000.00-117,000.00 annually for Washington. 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.