Job Description

Location: FL-Jacksonville

Job Title: Reporter - WFOX TV

Position Overview

WFOX TV Jacksonville is looking for a News Reporter who will work in a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. This individual has ideas, digs for extra information, writes well, loves “live” and expects to win. They should also be hungry to use new technology to present stories and should be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. They will also engage with viewers on social media daily and create digital content daily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased
• Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Ability to cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives
• The ability to engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast.
• Thorough understanding of social media and demonstrated ability to move audience between all platforms.
• Curiosity that drives an understanding of current events
• Demonstrate consistently high proficiency with the necessary technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts.
• Strong writing and editorial skills required

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A Degree in Journalism, Communications, or Other discipline preferred.
• 3 years’ experience as a Reporter required.
• Experience as a Multi Media Journalist is a plus.
• Must have a 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; a Washington, DC news bureau; 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 

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