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WTTG/WDCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call the Human Resources Director at 202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave NW, Bethesda, MD 20814, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.
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News Producer (Regular Full-Time)
Photojournalist (Regular Full-Time)
Account Executive (Regular Full-Time)
Broadcast Stagehand (per diem)
News Reporter (Regular Full-Time)
Broadcast Engineer (Regular Full-Time)
News Producer (Regular Full-Time)
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is looking for a confident and enthusiastic News Producer to join our award-winning news team. Creative. Innovative. News Savvy. If you possess these qualities and shine as a leader in the newsroom, then this could be you! Our newsroom provides comprehensive coverage of local and national news stories across multiple platforms such as broadcast, digital, and web. As a news producer, you must be passionate about local news and delivering exceptional television broadcasting to the market. The ideal candidates will have an ingenious approach to showcasing content and pitching story ideas that make an impact online, offline, and in person.
JOB HIGHLIGHTS
- Responsible for daily production activities for assigned newscasts and projects from facilitating the news gathering process to editorial decisions to post-production.
- Develop authentic segments, write compelling stories, build rundowns, edit scripts.
- Work closely with executive producers, other producers, writers, anchors, reporters, and control room to ensure technically seamless newscasts.
- Work closely with assignment desk and field crews to coordinate live shots, assignments, and provide graphics, video, and logistical support.
- Log and edit video for inclusion on scripts.
- Coordinate with web/social team to ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories online and on-air.
- Actively participates in daily editorial, department, and production meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Reports to Executive Producer.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
- Minimum three years of experience in a medium to large television market.
- Strong news judgment, solid writing skills, captivating storytelling skills, and knowledge of current events.
- Excellent organization skills.
- Keen critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to anticipate problems, articulate solutions, and provide clear directions.
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently, working under tight deadlines.
- Must be able to think out of the box and find new ways to present information.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Consistently display a professional demeanor with the ability to stay cool under pressure and handle strong personalities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
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 benefits, 401k with company match, generous 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, high-end boutiques, 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 R50021771
Photojournalist (Regular Full-Time)
Without the pictures, it’s just radio. That’s how important photojournalism is to us.
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus, Washington DC’s top news station, has an opening for an innovative and cutting-edge
photojournalist to join our award-winning team. Candidates should provide examples of their work that
display how they tell stories and captivate an audience through the lens of the camera. You will come to us
with at least three years of recent on-the-street news experience. You are sharp. You are a doer. You hustle to
be the first on the scene. You are a self-starter who shows up every day with a positive attitude and knows
there is no "I" in team. If this sounds like you, this is the job for you!
JOB HIGHLIGHTS
- Utilize digital camera and editing equipment to tell captivating stories.
- Use of different camera and media formats to apply techniques appropriately to each story.
- Highly skilled in Edius editing, After Effects, Bitcentral, Panasonic, Sony cameras, and iNews.
- Utilize drones to provide cinematic perspectives and enhanced visual experiences.
- Drone camera operator training for Part 107 pilots.
- Operate Live U packs.
- Shoot, capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms.
- Assignments include breaking news, investigative features, sports events and political news.
- Daily collaboration with reporters, editors, managers, and other staff members.
- Participate in editorial, department and station meetings.
- Think critically under pressure and work professionally on individual assignments and as part of acohesive team.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING
- HS Diploma (or equivalent). Vocational/technical school or Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a news photojournalist. Mid to major market preferred.
- Strong communication skills and good judgment.
- Live ENG remote skillset and experience with ENG truck operation, field editing, and satellite trucks.
- Excellent photography, lighting, audio, non-linear editing, and computer skills.
- Superior news judgment.
- Creative and detail-oriented.
- Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure.
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays may be 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 benefits, 401k with company match, generous 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, high-end boutiques, 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 R50021690
Account Executive (Regular Full-Time)
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus has an amazing opportunity for an experienced OTT and TV salesperson to generate digital and broadcast advertising revenue for Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia’s top local news television station. Does driven, self-motivated and results-oriented describe you? Are you a hunter and networker? If so, we would like to hear from you!
JOB SUMMARY: You will be responsible for generating new business across digital, OTT, Livestream, and linear platforms. Sell unique multi-screen promotional sponsorships. Work independently and with sales management to implement strategies to develop and maintain strong client and agency relationships, consistently grow revenue, and exceed revenue goals. Develop, manage, assist and service business for the Fox local extension OTT platform (FLX). Prospect new business, present FLX capabilities in person and or via Zoom. Act as category expert. Oversee schedules throughout campaigns; work directly with clients and advertising agencies to increase revenue for the linear and digital sales platforms. Present and negotiate all aspects of the Stations and digital offerings. Deliver unique and valuable packages to new and existing clients. Meet and communicate with clients regularly to help expedite the closing process. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients. Process transactional business. Work with clients and station personnel to develop advertising schedules. Timely management of accounts and administrative tasks. Maintain a high level of communication with station and corporate management, sales staff, and all station personnel. Participate in sales trainings and meetings.
WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING:
- 3+ years professional experience in Business Development, Sales, and Account Management, and/or Business Development, preferably in a Video Advertising sales environment.
- Minimum 2-3 years of successful experience in the digital media industry; Digital Video Advertising and/or Digital Agency/Digital Publisher experience preferred.
- College degree preferred.
- IAB certification preferred.
- Knowledge of the local TV marketplace and how they are adapting to new OTT / FAST channels.
- Sales Hunter with strong track record of developing new business, with a record of digital success.
- Digital Media savvy.
- Skilled negotiator and motivator.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management, written & verbal communication skills.
- Highly proficient with computers and cloud-based communication applications. Experience with Wide Orbit preferred.
- Ability to accurately forecast revenue based on client pending and pipelines.
Must have or be willing to obtain reliable transportation and have a valid driver’s license. Local travel and entertainment, weekends, holidays and varied hours may be required.
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 benefits, 401k with company match, generous 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, high-end boutiques, 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 R50021586
Broadcast Stagehand (Per Diem Part-Time)
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus, the #1 news station in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia with the most hours of local news and entertainment, is in search of per diem Stagehand to join our award winning team and support our broadcast schedule! This role works in conjunction with the engineering management team to oversee behind-the-scenes broadcast production projects and studio set designs.
Responsibilities: Will handle property and scenery used for live television. This includes the maintenance, repair, placement and operation of studio scenes, structures, and lighting. Must be competent in the use of hand tools and power tools. Must be comfortable with computers, email and training on new systems. Will work in a fast-paced environment. May have to travel between locations and may be required to deliver and pickup materials offsite as needed.
Requirements: HS Diploma (or equivalent) required. 2-4 year college/technical degree preferred. Minimum 3 years recent experience. Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid driver’s license, be able to drive, maintain a clean MVR and insurance. Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. This position will require the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to go up and down stairs, climb ladders, bend/stoop, squat/crouch, kneel and twist. FOX 5 DC is a 24/7 operation. Varied shifts, OT, weekends & holidays may be required.
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. 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, high-end boutiques, 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 R50021566
News Reporter (Regular Full-Time)
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus – the #1 news station in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia with the most hours of local news – has a remarkable opportunity for an experienced journalist to join our award winning team! We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking individual with an engaging personality that can ignite conversations and turn interviews into compelling, newsworthy stories. You are comfortable using various platforms to engage viewers and provide the most essential local news and information to the community. You are curious, agile, and innovative. You have a focus for delivering timely and accurate news. You have an eagerness to dominate and be the first to report breaking news. You know what is important to your audience.
Responsibilities: An outstanding storyteller and live on-air performer with strong interviewing skills, solid journalistic judgment and the ability to ad-lib effectively. Investigate, research, write and report against tight deadlines in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Pitch powerful stories that uncover significant information that will receive attention. Must work cohesively with producers, editors and photographers to create captivating news stories and features, taped and live, to connect with the viewers and grow ratings. Must be able to work accurately and efficiently within time constraints. Work with social media to attract, inform and engage the audience. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate their success at developing and maintaining powerful story source networks.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field required. 3+ years of news experience in a medium to large market. Investigative journalism required. Recent experience and proficiency with newsroom computers, live news technology and related software required. 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 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, high-end boutiques, 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 R50021218
Broadcast Engineer (Regular Full-Time)
FOX 5 DC/FOX 5 Plus the #1 local television news operation in the Washington, DC metro area, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer (Full-time) to support the operation of our ST 2110 IP facility. It Network Engineers with some broadcast experience may be considered for this role.
JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
· Design and install complex broadcast systems
· Support an ST 2110 media network running on Arista network switches
· Work with Lawo VSM, SMART, Arista Cloudvision and other tools
· Maintain cameras, production switchers, graphics systems, non-linear editing systems, cloud-based systems, intercom, production audio consoles, ENG equipment, etc.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
· Hands-on experience working in a television facility
· Experience providing technical support for production video and broadcast operations
· Experience with IP routing & workflows
· General understanding of the SMPTE 2110 suite of standards
· Ability to troubleshoot computer and network-based systems
· Ability to read technical drawings and follow signal flows
· Strong analytical, reasoning, and technical troubleshooting skills
· Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure
· Must be organized, creative, and detail-oriented
· Strong sense of urgency
· Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
NICE TO HAVE:
· Bachelor's degree, preferred focus in electrical engineering or computer science or related field
· Arista or Cisco certification, Arista CloudVision
· Experience maintaining a television transmitter
· Specific expertise with Chyron graphics, Sony production switchers, Lawo control systems, VxRail or other VM servers and storage systems
· Knowledge of Microsoft tools, including MS Visio
· Autocad experience
· Experience with SNMP servers
Candidates must be able to work flexible hours. Must have a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) and be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license.
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 benefits, 401k with company match, generous 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, high-end boutiques, 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 R50021118
WTTG/WDCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to Mary.Baker@FOX.com, Call: 202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.