OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Come join the Bay Area’s top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking individuals that have a respect for journalism and want to be part of the station’s best in class reporting, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes! We are searching for a full-time Sports Reporter.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Join the #1 station in the market to deliver dynamic sports coverage that captivates the San Francisco Bay Area’s passionate fan base.
- Stay at the frontline of all things sports in the Bay Area and beyond, taking charge of planning and producing compelling stories and interviews.
- Spearhead special sports coverage, including credentialing, licensing footage, and logistics for live locations in the field.
- Actively pitch and produce innovative stories that reflect the multifaceted nature of the Bay Area for TV, digital, and print platforms.
- Set priorities for the station’s sports coverage that includes unique off-field stories, athlete interviews, and impactful sports moments.
- Produce and anchor sports segments while demonstrating an exceptional capacity for researching, reporting, and writing broadcast and print copy.
- Demonstrate hands-on video production expertise to create captivating content.
- Design and produce graphics that enhance sports storytelling.
- Develop and nurture a local network of sports contacts.
- Engage with the community, building a network of sources.
- Independently create unique content for various digital platforms.
- Collaborate interdepartmentally to curate a strong social media presence.
Qualifications:
- At least 8 years of experience in sports journalism, reporting, writing, and producing.
- A robust reel showcasing on-camera reporting and segment producing.
- Technical proficiency in video production and graphic creation.
- Strong understanding of and interest in a wide variety of sports.
- Excellent storytelling skills.
- Proficient writing style for multiple platforms.
- Fluency in social media trends and styles.
Preferences:
- Connection to the San Francisco Bay Area.
- A degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
- Multimedia savviness.
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.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role is: $130,000.00-150,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for various benefits.
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