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 Anchor is responsible for anchoring newscasts, live anchoring in the field and reporting news stories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in writing, pre-production and broadcast preparation; making certain stories are clear/accurate and represent the station’s benchmark goals.
2. Deliver news copy on camera in a credible and professional manner, as scheduled or needed
3. Contribute daily to all station digital platforms and initiatives, including social media.
4. Deliver news copy on camera in a credible and professional manner, as scheduled or needed
5. Use creativity and imagination, and exercise independent professional judgment in investigating, reporting, interviewing, writing, editing and delivering news stories and assigned events
6. Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance
7. Attend and participate in editorial meetings, as scheduled
8. Contribute to story ideas
9. Professionally represent station at promotions and community affair events

Minimum Qualifications

1. Minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
2. Minimum of 5 years reporting/anchoring
3. Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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