OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations 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

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.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5

Plus, part of the world-leading media brands Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, offers a remarkable opportunity to anchor and report for our dominant morning news team. Why Join Us?

Creative Environment:

Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued. Learn from the

Best:

Collaborate with accomplished journalists and media professionals.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

Operate from our cutting-edge studios in downtown Bethesda. What You'll Do This is a high-impact, dual-role position requiring an agile and creative journalist to contribute to our morning coverage.

Anchor Multiple Newscast Blocks :

Consistently deliver an engaging, high-energy performance while anchoring and reporting segments of the morning newscasts.

Investigative Storytelling:

Research, write, and report compelling, impactful stories and features on multiple media platforms against tight deadlines.

Live Performance & Ad-Lib:

Master the art of the unscripted moment, excelling in live, extended coverage of breaking news and conducting sharp, spontaneous interviews with newsmakers.

Source Development:

Proactively develop and maintain powerful source networks to generate original, attention-grabbing content.

Multiplatform Engagement:

Utilize all digital and social media channels to attract, inform, and engage the audience, driving conversations and viewer traffic back to the station. Collaborate for

Impact:

Work seamlessly with producers, editors, and photographers to ensure captivating, accurate news delivery that connects with viewers and drives ratings. 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.

Experience & Education:

A minimum 3-5 years of on-air anchoring and reporting in a top 20 major market or comparable market scale. Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field required.

News Judgment:

Superior news judgment and a strong, current understanding of local, national, and world events.

Technical Acumen:

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

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.

Pressure-Tested:

Proven ability to work accurately, efficiently, and calmly under extreme pressure and strict, often fluid, deadlines.

Professionalism:

Consistently displays a positive, supportive, and professional demeanor, contributing positively to the newsroom culture.

Benefits Comprehensive Package:

Excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Lifestyle Perks:

Access to onsite fitness center, vibrant local dining, and shopping options. Additional Details To be considered for this premier opportunity, candidates must submit a reel of recent on-air work demonstrating anchoring, reporting, and live breaking news abilities. This is primarily a morning shift, but as a 24/7 news operation flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage is essential. Candidates will be required to join the

SAG-AFTRA

Washington-Mid Atlantic Local union for the on-air news unit. #LI-MB2 Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to Mary.

Baker@FOX.com,

Call:

202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you. 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. 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. 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. View more detail about FOX Benefits.