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Current Openings
NEWS
STREAMING PRODUCER/HOST (R50026417)
FOX 5 Atlanta is looking for a Streaming Producer/Host to present news and informational content on our 24/7 live streaming platform. You'll be part of a team that is serving our fast-growing digital audience.
Working with our Executive Producer for Streaming, you'll be able to tap into all of the resources and content produced by our major-market TV newsroom. If you live and breathe news, this is your ideal job. You'll plan the content, present it on camera, and push the buttons that make it all come together. And when breaking news happens, you'll have the latest technology at your fingertips, so you can take viewers there immediately.
We need someone with great news judgment and a passion for telling stories, who is comfortable in the online world and isn't afraid to try new things. Someone who's great at multitasking in a deadline-driven environment. If that's you, we need you on our team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works in concert with the Executive Producer, Streaming and the Digital Content Director to develop concepts for scheduled programs designed to maximize audience for the station’s live stream and FOX Local CTV app
- Produces and crafts blocks of news, weather and information content to be delivered via the station’s live stream
- Utilizes technology platforms to schedule and execute streaming of pre-produced program content
- Monitors incoming video feeds and works in conjunction with Assignment Editors to recognize and respond to breaking news of interest to the streaming audience
- Appears on camera to host and introduce scheduled streaming programs; hosts and narrates live coverage of breaking news and scheduled news events presented in full on the station’s live stream
- Evaluates audience measurement data and participates in discussions about content strategy and planning for the station’s live stream
- Ensures that streaming content meets the editorial standards of the FOX 5 newsroom
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must possess strong language skills, be proficient in English grammar, spelling and punctuation and must be able to utilize conversational broadcast copy style efficiently under daily deadline pressure
- Proficiency with video production technology, including non-linear editing and video switching tools
- Strong editorial judgment required
- Excellent on-camera delivery and communication skills required
- Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment that requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a related field preferred. Two years of experience in a newsroom at a commercial television station or digital news organization preferred.
NEWS PRODUCER (R50027120)
The News Producer is essential in collecting news, determining the content of the newscast, including its presentation and placement. The Producer is responsible for line producing the designated newscast, stepping in for others when necessary, and handling unscheduled news as required. They produce content for digital platforms and live streams, manage the newscast rundown, and oversee associate producers. The Producer is adept at diverse storytelling techniques and studio staging to enhance content portrayal, creates graphics for newscasts, collaborates with the production team for executing live shows, and discusses content with the newsroom. Furthermore, they work with the digital team to integrate digital and social media content into the newscast in a production style that elevates viewer interest and digital engagement. They are encouraged to be innovative in storytelling and will perform other tasks as needed.
Qualifications: Candidates must possess the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and be proficient with computers, including the newsroom computer system. They should be skilled at writing conversational broadcast news copy quickly, proficient in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and exhibit professional communication skills.
Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience in producing newscasts at a commercial television station.
WEATHER ANCHOR METEOROLOGIST (R50026599)
The Weather Anchor/Meteorologist position at our station requires the preparation and presentation of accurate weather forecasts across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms. This role involves creating engaging weather content, monitoring severe weather conditions, adapting to flexible work schedules, and staying current with the latest meteorological broadcast technology.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver weather information across various channels, applying a fresh, creative approach for digital platforms.
- Produce compelling weather graphics and animations using our weather systems.
- Engage with audiences through social media and digital platforms, responding promptly and professionally.
- Report live or pre-produced weather stories as needed.
- Suggest technological upgrades to improve weather broadcasting.
- Support station promotions and effectively interact with the public.
Key Qualifications:
- Capable of balancing multiple projects with visual creativity under time constraints.
- Strong on-camera delivery, especially during live, unscripted reporting on weather events.
- Exceptional organizational abilities.
- A sharp understanding of meteorology and news production that resonates with viewers.
- Commitment to learning and utilizing our newsroom technology.
- Excellent grasp of the English language and a valid driver's license.
- Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field is preferred, with prior experience in broadcast weather anchoring.
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