OVERVIEW:

FOX Television Stations owns and operations 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.  

JOB TITLE: Reporter (Morning Shift – WakeUp News)

FOX6 Milwaukee is looking for a powerhouse Morning Reporter to join our WakeUp News team!  We don’t just recap yesterday’s news – we set the pace for the day ahead.  We’re are looking for an innovative journalist skilled at finding enterprise stories who can pivot from a heavy breaking news scene to an engaging, high-energy live shot without missing a beat.  If you enjoy thinking outside the box of traditional television news, this job might be a good fit for you.  You’ll be rewarded with amazing company benefits including a generous time off package, 401k matching, a wealth of employee resources, and superior medical, dental, and vision benefits from day 1!

RESPONSIBILITIES:        

•    Morning Execution: Serve as a key contributor to our WakeUp newscasts, delivering urgent, engaging live reports that help our viewers start their day

•    Aggressive Reporting: Develop sources and break stories, finding new ways to reach audiences across all platforms.  You must demonstrate an ability to aggressively pursue relevant news and exclusive content

•    Digital First: Prioritize digital and social media content to engage early-morning audiences on the go

•    Live Skills: Showcase strong LIVE reporting skills and the ability to communicate complex stories in creative, digestible ways

•    Collaboration: Work cohesively with streaming, digital and linear producers, photojournalists, editors and news managers

•    Team Player: We want the type of person who strives to lead the broadcast and break the mold every morning, while always prioritizing team interest over self-interest

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Experience: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related fiend with a minimum of 2 years’ reporting experience in a commercial television news operation

•    Vision: A passion for storytelling and a consistent track record of bringing “big ideas” to editorial meetings with a vision for TV, digital, and streaming delivery

•    On-Air Presence: Strong on-air skills both in the field and in studio, with a proven ability to ad-lib and handle breaking news situations with ease

•    Technical Proficiency: Newsroom computer and related software skills

•    Drive: A relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to the “morning grind” with passion and determination

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.

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