Traffic Reporter/Reporter

WTTG/WDCA – Traffic Reporter/Reporter (Regular Full-Time) 

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus has a remarkable opportunity for an experienced journalist to join our award-winning morning team! Airing 90+ hours of original programming a week, Fox 5 is the #1 local news station in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking individual with an engaging personality to report on daily traffic and general assignment news. Candidates must be comfortable using various platforms to engage viewers and deliver timely and accurate traffic and local news reports. If you are an outstanding storyteller and live on-air performer with strong interviewing skills and journalistic judgment, then this could be the job for you! Keep reading to learn more.

Responsibilities: Report live. Write, edit, and produce compelling traffic and news reports. Will present traffic reports multiple times an hour utilizing mapping equipment, DOT cameras, police reports, and social media. Will be part of an ensemble morning anchor team that is live for an extended period. Research and generate story ideas to maximize news content. Update traffic information on multiple platforms and maintain a high profile/engagement on social media to attract, inform, and engage the audience. Conduct live interviews and report on subjects both traffic and non-traffic related. Must be able to ad-lib effectively. Work with the assignment desk, producers, editors, photographers, and executive producers to create captivating content (live/recorded) to increase viewership and grow ratings. Will shoot promotional content and make public appearances on behalf of the Station. Deadline driven. Social media enthusiast. Friendly, respectful, and collaborative.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field required. 3+ years of live anchor news experience in a medium to large market. Must have excellent live reporting, writing, and storytelling skills. Exceptional creativity and ability to find new ways to present information. Work accurately and efficiently within tight time constraints. Recent experience and proficiency with newsroom computers, live news technology, and related software required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high professionalism. High standard of quality and attention to detail. Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid driver’s license and be able to drive. Local/national travel, weekends, holidays, and varied hours required. Candidates must submit resume and video/link of recent work.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. FOX offers excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. FOX 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, shopping, outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations. Learn more about our team: https://bit.ly/fox5rocks 

Job ID R50023792

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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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

WTTG/WDCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran