Job Description

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

FOX10, Arizona's leading news source, is looking for an experienced and passionate journalist to inform and engage our broadcast, streaming, social media, and digital audiences. Are you a dynamic and creative storyteller on every screen? Do you consistently develop unique story ideas and craft compelling, platform-specific breaking news, weather, and big story content? Do you want to be the lead story? Are you a problem solver who loves to engage with the entire newsroom in story production? Do you like to celebrate team victories as much as your individual success? If you answered yes to these questions, the role is right for you.

Your Impact & Responsibilities:

• Platform-Centric Storytelling: Conceptualize, research, and produce original news content that is optimized for linear television, our streaming channels, digital site, and social media platforms.

• Dynamic Live Coverage: Deliver engaging live streaming and linear news reports during breaking news and scheduled newscasts, demonstrating superior ad-libbing and interviewing skills.

• Collaborative Execution: Work cohesively with streaming, digital and linear producers, photographers, and editors to ensure a unified and powerful storytelling approach across all platforms, from initial concept to final execution.

• Source Development: Cultivate and maintain a strong network of sources to break exclusive stories.

• Community Engagement: Represent FOX10 at public events and actively participate in our station's community-focused initiatives.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional reporting experience in a television news environment.

• A proven track record of creating content that performs well across various platforms, including a strong portfolio of social media engagement.

• Exceptional on-air presence and demonstrated ability to handle the pressure of breaking news.

• A four-year college degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

• Proficiency with modern newsroom computer systems and digital content creation tools.

• Experience in political reporting is a plus.

• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid Arizona driver’s license.

• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, varied hours, and travel as news dictates.

Why Join FOX10?
As part of the FOX family, you will receive generous time off, 401k matching, a wealth of employee resources, and superior medical, dental, and vision benefits that start on day one!

How to Apply:
To be considered, you MUST embed a link to your recent on-air and digital work within your cover letter. Resumes and cover letters submitted without a portfolio link will not be reviewed.

Job Tags

Local area, Weekend work,

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