journalist Atlanta, GA
Fox Corporation
Full Time
Atlanta, GA
78645 - 52602 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV StationsFox Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX 5 Atlanta is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, passionate and creative I Team Reporter. The I-Team reporter gathers, prepares, and disseminates investigative news stories on the air, online and on social media.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Uses contacts and sources to develop investigative story ideas and works collaboratively with members of the investigative unit to prepare stories for broadcast and digital publication
- Interviews subjects of stories in the field and gathers information for the purpose of producing packaged investigative news reports or long-form programs and generating other content for newscasts and digital platforms
- Works with the Legal Department to review, edit and finalize scripts for investigative stories and programming
- Presents stories live in studio and on remote locations assuming all responsibility for the final content and presentation
- Researches and develops stories and story ideas for future use
- Actively contributes to social media accounts on platforms including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on behalf of the station
Requirements
- Demonstrates skill in writing conversational broadcast copy incorporating appropriate visual elements under daily deadline pressure
- Organizational skills
- Demonstrates experience at enterprise reporting
- Willing to work undercover and operate undercover video equipment
- Learn the newsroom computer system post hire
- Proficient in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Communicate clearly and deal effectively/politely with the public in person and over the telephone
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred. Minimum of three years of experience as a reporter for a commercial television station or other news organization. Previous investigative reporting experience preferred.
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.
About Fox Corporation
CEO: Lachlan Murdoch
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.foxcorporation.com
Year Founded: 2019
Fox Corporation
www.foxcorporation.com
New York, NY
Lachlan Murdoch
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
Broadcast Media
2019
