Digital Multi-Media Journalist

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<p style="text-align:left"><u><b>OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY</b></u></p>Fox TV Stations<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><u><b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b></u></h2><p>FOX 5 Atlanta is a forward-thinking media organization dedicated to delivering high-quality news and entertainment across digital platforms. We are committed to engaging our audience with compelling content that informs, entertains, and inspires. We are currently seeking a talented and dynamic Digital Multi-Media Journalist to join our team.</p><p></p><p><b>Job Summary:</b> The Digital Multi-Media Journalist will be responsible for shooting and presenting live events and general news information across live streams, online, and social media platforms. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently to produce engaging content for our diverse audience.</p><p></p><p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>Actively participate in the editorial planning process for daily live streaming news programming, contributing ideas for live event coverage.</p></li><li><p>Develop contacts and sources in the community to generate ideas for potential news coverage on streaming and broadcast platforms.</p></li><li><p>Produce and present extended live unscripted content from the field for the station’s live stream, usually working alone and using a smartphone and related audio/video accessories.</p></li><li><p>Interview subjects in the field and gather news information for the purpose of generating content for digital and broadcast platforms.</p></li><li><p>Present stories on the station’s live stream while at remote locations or on set, assuming all responsibility for the final content and presentation.</p></li><li><p>Produce and/or host blocks of live stream programming on set as assigned.</p></li><li><p>Write effective text copy for digital publication of news stories.</p></li><li><p>Actively contribute to social media accounts on platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram on behalf of the station.</p></li><li><p>Make occasional promotional appearances on behalf of the station and communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in person, over the phone, and via the Internet.</p></li><li><p>Perform other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Excellent on-camera presentation skills required, including in long-form ad lib situations.</p></li><li><p>Skilled in news videography and live field newsgathering.</p></li><li><p>Ability to make independent editorial decisions in the field.</p></li><li><p>Able to prioritize and work under daily deadline pressure.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with best practices for SEO and YouTube video tagging for audience maximization.</p></li><li><p>Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.</p></li><li><p>Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a related field preferred.</p></li><li><p>Two years of experience as an MMJ or photographer at a commercial television station preferred.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p><i>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.</i></p><p></p>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 $65,000.00-70,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $54,100.00-58,300.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">medical/dental/vision,</span> 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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><a href="https://www.foxcareers.com/LifeAtFox/BenefitsAndPerks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View more detail about FOX Benefits.</a></p>

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