Position/Title: FEATURE REPORTER

Job Type: Regular full time

Location: Orlando, FL

FOX 35 Orlando is looking for an innovative Content Creator who can tell any story for any screen. We’re looking for a story-teller who will report live daily on fun and exciting events happening in Central Florida.

The candidate will be a self-starter and work independently to produce compelling content. This isn’t a job where the assignment desk hands you a story every day, we’re looking for an innovator who knows how to create great content. Additionally, you will produce and host a daily program. We’re looking for someone who embraces new technology and craves the chance to try something different. If you thrive being live, enjoy showcasing your warmth and personality and can ad-lib with the best of them, this job’s for you.

Details: Feature Reporter works in concert with the News Managers to create daily live reports from fun and exciting locations across Central Florida. This includes pitching story ideas, setting up shoots and interviews and effectively communicating plans with producers. Works in concert with the News Management to develop concepts for scheduled streaming programs designed to maximize audience for the station’s content. Crafts compelling local content to be delivered via the station’s platforms. Comfortable in utilizing technology to execute streaming of pre-produced program content. Monitors incoming video feeds and stories of high local interest in conjunction with Assignment Editors.

Appears on camera to host and introduce scheduled streaming programs; ability to host and narrate live coverage of breaking news and scheduled news events presented in full on the station’s platforms. Participates in discussions about content strategy and planning for the station’s coverage. Ensures that all content meets the editorial standards of the FOX 35 newsroom. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be flexible in scheduling.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: A minimum of 4+ years’ experience working as a reporter and/or anchor in a medium or large market preferred. College degree in communications/journalism or related field preferred. Good news judgment and knowledge of fair and accurate journalism practices. Ability to tell stories, ask good probing questions in Q&A with reporters and ad-lib effectively. Strong writing skills and thorough knowledge of current events. Excellent people and communication skills; must be a team player.

Equipment/Software used: Microsoft Office, iNews or similar newsroom computer system, BitCentral, Tricaster or similar video production/switching platform, TVU Channel or similar video program content management platform, Adobe Premiere Pro or similar non-linear editing system. Content Management Systems designed to publish stories on the station website. Proficient in YouTube, Meta, TikTok and other social media platforms.

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