Jobs at FOX 5

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The following represents brief descriptions. It is not intended, nor should it be construed, to represent a comprehensive and/or exhaustive description of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of each position.

Current Openings

NEWS

NEWS PRODUCER (R50028113)

FOX 5 Atlanta is seeking a highly motivated News Producer. The Producer gathers news and information for newscasts and plays an active role in deciding newscast content, how stories are presented, and where they will be placed within the newscasts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Line produces assigned newscast, and fills in on other newscasts when necessary.

· Line produces unscheduled news coverage as needed. Assigns and supervises associate producers.

· Prepares newscast rundowns.

· Utilizes a variety of storytelling techniques, devices and studio stage locations to showcase news content in the most compelling and appropriate manner possible.

· Builds graphic elements for use in the newscasts.

· Collaborates with production staff to execute live newscasts and to develop compelling presentations of newscast content.

· Discusses story angles and newscast content with news managers, reporters and assignment editors.

· Collaborates with the digital team to identify digital and social media content to present in the television newscasts, using production styles to maximize viewer interest in the newscast and engagement on the station’s digital platforms.

· Innovates non-traditional storytelling techniques.

· Other duties as assigned.


Requirements:

  • Computer literacy.
  • Proficient in writing conversational broadcast news copy under deadline.
  • Proficient in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Communicates clearly, effectively and politely with the public in person and over the telephone.

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred. Two years of experience producing television newscasts for broadcast on a commercial television station. Click here to apply. 

CREATIVE SERVICES

CREATIVE SERVICES TRAINEE TEMPORARY - 6 MONTHS (R50027642)

The Creative Services Trainee position offers hands-on experience in preparation for a full-time role at a broadcast TV station, focusing on creative development and multimedia production for FOX 5’s programming and digital channels.

  • Assist with production tasks: lighting, camera work, audio, and teleprompter operation.
  • Curate, pitch, write, and produce content ideas aligned with station brands.
  • Create multimedia elements for broadcast and digital media.
  • Network within the organization to build collaborative relationships.
  • Use social media and digital marketing to enhance engagement.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates (within one year or less) in Communications or related fields, with strong communication skills, creativity, attention to detail, and preferably experience in social media and digital marketing. 

Applicants must submit a demo reel or work examples. Click here to apply.

ENGINEERING

MASTER CONTROL TECHNICIAN (R50027853)

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Master Control Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating the iTX Master Control automation system, ensuring the seamless broadcast of our content. This role involves ingesting material, overseeing the system while on air, and maintaining the quality of the system’s output.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manually switch video sources on air during high-value live programming events.
  • Segment and prep video content for air according to format sheets and recording schedules.
  • Ingest commercial content and program feeds from satellite, fiber, and in-house production.
  • Collaborate with other departments to facilitate their needs and interactions with Master Control.
  • Check logs/playlist for timing errors and make necessary corrections.
  • Create and manage record schedules, ensuring all program and commercial content is prepped and ready for air.
  • Monitor the quality of the on-air product, minimize errors, and ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
  • Perform basic software and equipment troubleshooting and repair.
  • Cross-train in the production department to assist during live newscasts, including weekly floor directing responsibilities.
  • Expect varied shifts, vacation coverage, overtime, weekend, and holiday scheduling.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • Bachelor’s degree from a college or university preferred.
  • Valid CTO (Certified Television Operator) certification from the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) is a plus.
  • Five (5) years of master control experience, ideally in a top 20 market television station.
  • Previous master control experience and understanding of the television station environment.
  • Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to perform well under pressure with high-stakes deadlines.

Click here to apply.

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