Anchor - WFOX TV

Overview

Location: FL-Jacksonville

Job Title: Anchor - WFOX TV

Position Overview:

WFOX TV Jacksonville is looking for a morning news anchor who will work in a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. The candidate is responsible for anchoring newscasts, live anchoring in the field and reporting news stories.

• Assist in writing, pre-production and broadcast preparation; ensuring stories are clear/accurate and represent the station's benchmark goals.
• Deliver news copy on camera in a credible and professional manner, as scheduled or needed.
• Research and gather information on news stories.
• Contribute daily to all station digital platforms and initiatives, including social media.
• Use creativity and imagination, and exercise independent professional judgment in investigating, reporting, interviewing, writing, editing and delivering news stories and assigned events.
• Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Attend and participate in editorial meetings.
• Collaborate with managers, producers, and other anchors daily.
• Contribute story ideas.
• Professionally represent the station at promotions and community affairs events.

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years reporting/anchoring.

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with local and national journalism and entertainment content. The company operates television brands in multiple markets, radio stations, and digital platforms. The TV portfolio includes affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, along with additional news and independent stations. For more information, visit .