Below please find job openings from the Fox Television Stations. Information on how to apply to the station is provided.
KSAZ & KUTP Television
Web Producer- KSAZ TV
-Work closely with news producers and FOX Interactive Media to keep web site
current with news and information.
-Conceptualize and produce creative online material.
-Perform duties of online writer/producer specializing in print writing, copy
editing and editorial gathering.
-Ability work independently and/or on a team to handle multiple demands and
competing priorities simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment.
-Ability to learn and use new software quickly, including Dreamweaver and
Photoshop.
-Ability to work with a National Team to create the most innovative and dynamic
web sites in our industry.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work exp.
-Broadcasting exp required, plus 1 to 2 years web-related exp. TV newsroom exp
helpful.
-Knowledge of HTML coding with a solid understanding of web standards, design
and usability.
-Understanding of user online behavior.
-Excellent print/web writing, web editing, interface design, troubleshooting and
web production skills req.
-Knowledge of print and broadcast newsroom standards and styles.
-Weekends, holidays, OT and varied hours req.
-Ref posting source and position #2175
Qualified candidates should submit their resume, tape and/or portfolio (as
requested) to:
Fox Studios – HR, 511 W. Adams St. , Phoenix , AZ 85003-1608
Fax: 602-262-5123 EOE
WTTG/ FOX5 WDCA/My20
PRODUCTION MANAGER (NEWS): Regular Full-Time:
-Directly supervises directors, assistant directors, tape producers, news
assistants, scripts personnel and prompter operators.
-Handles scheduling for direct reports and other news staff.
-Works closely with news managers in coordinating and overseeing the “look” and
style of broadcasts including blocking, pacing, lighting, effects and all other
aspects of a highly produced newscast.
-Works with Creative Services producers in creating new sets and promotable
elements.
-Schedules all production involving the use of studios including the scheduling
of stagehands and facilities. Must have strong directing skills and be prepared
to handle a portion of the directing schedule.
-Acts as a liaison between news and engineering on issues and projects including
election coverage, weather emergencies and large breaking news events.
-Plans and coordinates all production issues relating to large scale remotes
such as Inaugurations and other nationally significant events.
-Other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned.
-Prior experience managing a staff in a news environment.
-Ideal candidate will have worked in a mid to major market, have experience
working with newsroom budgets, managed the operational and technical aspects of
a large newsroom and large news events.
-Experience working with labor contacts in a represented facility.
-Must have excellent supervisory and management skills.
-Must be a good coach, and willing to train and mentor less experienced
employees.
-Must be able to react quickly in a live broadcast studio, moving quickly
between cameras and areas of the set as segments are being prepared.
-Must demonstrate good judgment.
-Must have the ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and work
independently in a fast paced environment and amid distractions.
-Must demonstrate situational flexibility and adaptability.
-Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, sitting, reaching, leaning, bending,
pointing, stooping, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
For consideration, please forward resume and letter of interest to: Human
Resources, WTTG & WDCA FOX Television Stations, Inc., 5151 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington , D.C. 20016 . Fax: 202-895-3286 email:WTTG-HR@foxtv.com Website: www.MYFOXDC.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE/M/F/D/V
WAGA/FOX 5 Atlanta
REPORTER
-Gathers, prepares and disseminates news on the air live both in the studio and
at remote locations; interviews subjects in the field, cultivates and maintains
contacts with news sources and cultivates new ones; integrates graphics and
videotape with audio tracks to produce news story packages for broadcast;
researches and develops stories for future use; assumes responsibility for final
content and presentation of news stories on the air.
-Candidates must demonstrate skill in writing conversational broadcast copy
incorporating appropriate visual elements under daily deadline pressure.
-He/she must have the skills and experience necessary to make independent
editorial decisions in the filed and to supervise photographers and technical
staff assigned to work with him/her in the field.
-Must have the ability to learn the newsroom’s computer system and be proficient
in English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
-Must communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in
person and over the phone.
-Must have a college degree and at least two years experience as a news reporter
for a commercial television station.
PRODUCER
Gathers news and information for newscasts; plays an active role in deciding
newscast content, how stories are produced, and where they will be placed within
the newscast; assigns and supervises writers and associate producers; prepares
newscast formats; plans and coordinates the use of graphic elements in the
newscast; discusses story angles and content with news managers and reporters;
interacts with the assignment desk and news managers regarding story development
and status; line produces assigned newscast and fills in when necessary to
produce any of FOX 5’s regularly scheduled newscasts; writes broadcast copy
under deadline for newscasts.
-Must have significant experience producing television newscasts for broadcast
on a commercial television station; must have above average typing skills and
must possess the ability to learn to use the newsroom’s computer system; must be
proficient in writing conversational broadcast news copy under deadline and must
be proficient in English grammar, spelling and punctuation; must communicate
clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in person and over the
telephone; must have a college degree or commensurate experience as a television
newscast producer.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
-Gathers news and information via news wires, news feeds, telephone and
interviews.
-Writes news stories for broadcast under deadline.
-Produces and coordinates interviews, video tape story elements and reporter
voice tracks fed from the field via remote truck and/or satellite.
-Produces and coordinates reporter live shots and live talk-back interviews.
-Must demonstrate skill in writing conversational broadcast copy incorporating
appropriate visual elements under daily deadline pressure.
-Must have above average typing skills and must possess the ability to learn to
use the newsroom’s computer system.
-Must be proficient in English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
-Must communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in
person and over the telephone.
Send resume with salary requirements and non-returnable tape (if applicable) to:
Human Resources, WAGA/FOX5, 1551 Briarcliff Road, NE Atlanta , GA 30306
Fax: 404-724-4426. E-Mail: hratlanta @foxtv.com. No phone calls please! EOE
M/F/D/V