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Fox Television Stations · 8 hours ago

Sports Multi-Media Journalist/Producer

Fox Television Stations is a leading broadcaster dedicated to delivering high-quality sports news and programming across multiple platforms. They are seeking a dynamic and talented Sports Multimedia Journalist/Producer to shoot, gather, edit, write, and disseminate sports news information across various media platforms.

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Responsibilities

Line produce daily sportscasts and long-form sports programs for broadcast and streaming platforms as assigned
Write script copy for sportscasts and sports programs
Plan and coordinate the use of graphic elements in sportscasts and sports programs
Produce and present extended live unscripted content from the field for the station’s live stream, often working alone and using a smartphone and related audio/video accessories
Use contacts and sources to develop story ideas and participate actively in the daily planning process within the sports department; must be well-versed in local and national sports and comfortable interviewing sports figures in studio and in the field
Shoot and edit both sports highlights and feature packages
Present stories live in studio and on remote locations, assuming all responsibility for the final content and presentation
Interact with the assignment desk and news managers regarding sports story development
Write effective text copy for digital publication of sports stories
Actively contribute to social media accounts on platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram on behalf of the station
Travel on overnight assignments and use file-based video systems to deliver material back to the station via computer while on assignment
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Sports journalismVideo editingScript writingDrone operationDeadline managementCommunication skillsLeadership qualities

Required

Must possess exceptional writing skills, be proficient in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and be able to use conversational broadcast copy style efficiently under daily deadline pressure
Strong leadership qualities within the newsroom are expected
Excellent communication skills required
Able to prioritize and work under daily deadline pressure
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Must have or obtain a valid, current passport to allow for international travel

Preferred

Experience with commercial drone flight operations preferred
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a related field preferred
Two years of experience producing or reporting sports for broadcast at a commercial television station or regional sports network preferred

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision
Insurance
A 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

Company

Fox Television Stations

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Fox Television Stations is a group of television stations located within the United States. It is a sub-organization of 21st Century Fox.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Timothy Joyce
SVP of Engineering, Operations and Technology
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