Sports Reporter / Anchor

Job Description

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of US television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KTTV has a rare opportunity for one of the best jobs in the country! We are looking for a sports reporter/anchor and a true sports journalist to join the FOX11 Sports Department in one of the most dynamic sports markets in the country.

The ideal candidate is someone who is highly experienced in both reporting and hosting live sports coverage, has a deep knowledge of our local sports teams, an innate ability to forge connections with teams/athletes, have dynamic skills at live broadcasting, and proven work as a storyteller who knows how to make a story memorable and impactful. This position requires a self-starter who can generate story ideas on a daily basis that go beyond the highlights. In this role you will contribute daily on a variety of platforms to enhance our overall sports coverage as well as host live post coverage both in studio and in the field.

Come join our growing sports team at FOX11!

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must
• Ability to write and voice enterprise packages, sportscasts and highlights in a clear, concise, conversational manner
• Host and plan for assigned sports shows and fill in for Chief Sports Anchor
• Present several minutes of sports coverage on assigned newscasts
• Develop and maintain strong sports sources and relationships to ensure exclusive coverage opportunities
• Be able to ad-lib for hours during breaking sports or live at sporting events if needed
• Contribute to sports coverage online along with the digital staff and other appropriate staff members during daily and breaking sports news

REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum 3 years in medium to large market as a television sports reporter/anchor
• Demonstrated storytelling experience
• Proven contribution and engagement on social media/digital
• Must be a self-starter
• Work well in a team environment with ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will mesh well with co-workers, supervisors and viewers
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, mornings and holidays will be required
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred

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