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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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Digital Video Producer, Creative (Regular Full-Time)

Digital Video Producer (Regular Full-Time)

Streaming Sales & Insights Specialist (Regular Full-Time)

News Anchor/Reporter (Regular Full-Time)

Account Executive (Regular Full-Time)

Photojournalist (Regular Full-Time)

News Writer/Producer (Regular Full-Time)

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WTTG/WDCA – Digital Video Producer, Creative (Regular Full-Time)

FOX 5 DC is seeking a Digital Video Producer to own the lifecycle of our Creative Services Department's digital video production projects and contribute to the Station's digital audience engagement marketing strategy. The Digital Video Producer will be responsible for planning, producing, editing, and optimizing digital shows, documentaries, and segments for our connected TV (CTV app), website, YouTube, TikTok, and other social media platforms. They will also play a significant role in the Station’s digital audience engagement campaign creation for brand, show, and talent image marketing.

Does this sound like you? You love creating content for social and digital audiences, and you know how to digitally market a brand in a way that is evocative, entertaining, and engaging. You are tech-savvy and love social media. Digital is how you keep up with what is happening in the world. You are into TikTok, YouTube, and Reels, and know how they all fit into a local TV station’s digital content and marketing strategy. When it comes to data, you are excited to spot trends and use it to improve the digital content and brand experience to grow the audience. You cannot wait for the next big wave of viewers to enjoy your work, and obsess over not just making that big number the norm, but the process to get there.

The Digital Video Producer works with the Creative Services Department and the FOX 5 Newsroom to produce a variety of visually-focused content and campaigns, ranging from digital and social content promoting the Station’s talent, brand, and products to producing specials and monthly shows for CTV. This position reports primarily to the FOX 5 DC VP, Creative Services and secondarily to the Digital Content Manager. The role requires a creative self-starter with deep understanding of digital and social media content marketing and longform video production with a knack for tracking and analyzing audience data to adjust and execute strategies, keeping audience engagement, brand pillars, and an exceptional user experience top of mind.

Primary responsibilities:

Work with creative department, news managers, talent and production teams to plan and execute digital audience engagement and promotional campaigns
Pitch, storyboard, shoot, produce, edit, and optimize long form video for CTV app FOX Local specials, shows, documentaries, and segments for YouTube
Plan, produce, edit, and post short form or graphic-based social media content for brand and show promotion campaigns for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Reels
Act as a steward and advocate for the overall FOX 5 brand and audience across all platforms
Program the FOX LOCAL/CTV stream schedule and interface with the user experience in mind
Work with Digital Content Manager to analyze data for audience engagement, audience experience, and measure video content and campaign KPI success across platforms

Contribute to digital news, video producer daily duties as needed and provide linear promotional support occasionally

Skills:

Experience editing short and long form video content and promotions for digital platforms
Demonstrated aptitude for strong and engaging storytelling across a variety of mediums
Knowledge of content marketing and creation best practices for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.
Knowledge of digital trends and video content creation best practices for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram; experience with FAST channels/CTV a plus
Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events and social media trends
Video-focused search engine optimization (SEO) and content optimization knowledge
Video camera photography, audio, and lighting experience
Video storytelling and storyboarding
Strong writing and copy-editing skills
Video and graphics edits in Premiere or Edius; Photoshop, Express
Digital content and audience data analysis: Experience with Adobe Analytics, Tableau, and/or Excel or Sheets tracking and analysis preferred
Excellent organization, communication, and project management

Qualifications:

2-3 years editing, reporting or producing in a TV or digital news video production environment
Degree in communications, media, journalism, or similarly applicable areas of study
Must submit portfolio with clips of long and short form digital video content

This position is required to work at least one weekend day per work week, as well as the occasional full weekend. Schedule flexibility is a necessity in the case of breaking news on nights and weekends.

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, 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.

Job ID R50025981

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WTTG/WDCA – Digital Video Producer (Regular Full-Time)

FOX 5 DC is searching for a Digital Video Producer to own the lifecycle of our video content and its audience growth strategy. The Digital Video Producer is responsible for the developing, planning, producing, editing, and marketing of compelling video and visual content across a variety of digital channels and platforms for FOX 5 DC, including CTV, FAST channels, the FOX5DC.com website and news app, YouTube, and other social media platforms in short, long, and live streaming video formats.

Does this sound like you? You love creating great content and you understand how to grow an audience. You are tech savvy. Digital is how you keep up with what is happening in the world. You are into streaming, YouTube, TikTok, and Reels, and have an idea of what the next big thing might be–and how it could fit into a local TV station’s digital strategy. You know why it is important to understand who is watching your content–and what they are looking for. When it comes to data, you are excited to spot trends and use it to improve the content strategy and user experience. You cannot wait for the next big "pop" of viewers to enjoy your work–and obsess over making that big number the norm. You move fast, but never forget the details.

The Digital Video Producer works with the FOX 5 Newsroom to produce, optimize, and promote a variety of visually-focused storytelling, ranging from real time breaking news that requires immediate action and fast production turnaround times to planned weekly digital streaming shows and day-turn digital segments. This position reports to the FOX 5 DC Digital Content Manager. The role requires a creative, competitive self-starter with strong project management and efficient time management skills that understands the digital video consumer’s behavior across platforms and adapts quickly to the evolving and emerging media environment by monitoring and analyzing audience trends to adjust content and platform strategy, keeping user engagement and experience top of mind.

Primary responsibilities:

Work with FOX 5 DC talent, editorial, production teams and managers to plan and execute daily and weekly digital production
Pitch, develop, shoot, produce, edit, and optimize longform content for CTV app FOX Local’s weekly shows and segments for YouTube
Plan, produce, edit, and post video short form and graphic based social media content and show promotional campaigns for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Reels
Produce breaking news and live event streams for FOX Local, FOX5DC.com, and YouTube
Program the streaming schedule for CTV, FAST, and website, prioritizing the user experience and analyzing audience data to optimize content delivery for user behavior
Work with Digital Content Manager to analyze data for audience engagement, targeting and experience, and measure and report video content KPIs across platforms
Additional video editing and project support for Creative Services department as needed

Skills:

Experience editing short and long form video content for streaming or digital platforms
Digital content and audience data analysis: Experience with Adobe Analytics, Tableau, and/or Excel or Sheets tracking and analysis preferred
Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events and social media trends
Knowledge of digital trends and video content creation best practices for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram; experience with FAST channels/CTV preferred
Video-focused search engine optimization (SEO) and content optimization knowledge
Video camera photography, audio, and lighting experience
Video storytelling, writing, and storyboarding
Strong writing and copy-editing skills
Video and graphics edits in Premiere or Edius; Photoshop, Express
Familiarity with live stream production
Excellent organization and project management
Ability to focus on the details while moving quickly in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines

Qualifications:

2-3 years editing, reporting or producing in a TV or digital news video production environment
Degree in communications, media, journalism, or similarly applicable areas of study
Must submit portfolio with clips of long and short form digital video content

Job ID R50025982

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WTTG/WDCA – Streaming Sales & Insights Specialist (Regular Full-Time)

Do you want to play a key role in building a successful connected television/streaming business? Are you looking to build your career with a winning sales team and a highly successful, well-known media company? Look no further! Fox Television Stations has an opening for a newly created position in the Washington, DC market. FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, world leading and valued media brands, airing the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. At FOX 5 DC we are our own independent work community. We work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork, ideas, and input are critical. Join us and learn from a team of accomplished sales professionals.

This Specialist role is one part marketer, one part data analyst and is fully involved from the pre-sales process all the way through to post ad campaign reporting.

Our ideal candidate for this job has worked in local media sales (not necessarily as a direct seller), is familiar with the ever-changing world of streaming advertising, possesses excellent communication skills, and is adept at analyzing advertising performance data. You have a passion for all things digital, including Digital Streaming TV and social media. We are looking for an independent thinker, but even more so we are searching for the person that thrives in a collaborative environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

Working with the station sales team to create compelling advertising packages focused on delivering results for our customers
Monitoring ongoing campaign results within the FLX platform
Developing insights-focused, data driven stories as part of our post-campaign reporting
Accompanying the sales team on both new business pitches and ongoing account meetings

Job requirements:

Minimum 2 years experience working in streaming/digital media
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and listening
Critical thinking and curious about data
Four-year college degree
Proficiency in MS Office applications: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Job ID R50025662

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WTTG/WDCA – News Anchor/Reporter (Regular Full-Time)

If you are an experienced journalist with an effective on-air performance and looking to build your career with a top-rated local television station and a highly successful media company, look no further! Our news team has a remarkable anchor/reporter opportunity. FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, world leading and valued media brands, airing the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. We work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork, ideas, and input are critical.

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. 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 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 R50025339

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Account Executive (Regular Full-Time)

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus has an amazing opportunity for an experienced account executive 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 all aspects of accounts, generating new business, selling OTT and CTV platforms, and the creation and sale of unique multi-screen promotional sponsorships. Work independently and with sales management to implement strategies to maintain strong client and agency relationships, consistently grow revenue, and exceed revenue goals. 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 Sales, Account Management, and/or Business Development, preferably in a TV sales environment.
College degree preferred.
Experience developing new business, with a record of digital success.
Skilled negotiator and motivator.
Excellent organizational, time management, written & verbal communication skills.
Digitally savvy. Proficiency with computers and cloud-based communication applications. Experience with WideOrbit 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 R50022186

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WTTG/WDCA – Photojournalist (Regular Full-Time)

Are you looking to build your career with a winning news team and highly successful, well-known media company? Look no further! FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus has an opening for an innovative and cutting-edge Photojournalist to join our multi-media news team. FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, world leading and valued media brands, airing the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. At FOX 5 DC we are our own independent work community. We work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork, ideas, and input are critical. Join us and learn from a team of accomplished journalists and media professionals.

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 you possess these qualities, 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. You must be passionate about local news and delivering exceptional television broadcast, digital, and streaming programming to the market. The ideal candidates will have an ingenious approach to showcasing content across multiple platforms that make an impact online, offline, and in person. 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.

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 a cohesive 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. Consistently display a professional demeanor with the ability to stay cool under pressure and handle strong personalities.
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Please provide reel/link of recent work. 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 R50025881

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WTTG/WDCA – News Writer/Producer (Regular Full-Time)

Are you looking to build your career with a winning news team and highly successful, well-known media company? Look no further! FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus has an opening for a confident and enthusiastic News Writer/Producer to join our multi-media news team. FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, world leading and valued media brands, airing the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. At FOX 5 DC we are our own independent work community. We work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork, ideas, and input are critical. Join us and learn from a team of accomplished journalists and media professionals.

Stellar news judgment. Captivating storyteller. Polished newscasts. If you possess these qualities and standout 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. You must be passionate about local news and delivering exceptional television broadcast, digital, and streaming programming to the market. The ideal candidates will have an ingenious approach to showcasing content and pitching story ideas across multiple platforms that make an impact online, offline, and in person. We are looking for a dynamic news writer and producer with a creative vision to take our segments to the next level. You should be a social media enthusiast and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

Fully contributing member of the newsroom who will evaluate, edit, and organize stories, coordinating with reporters/anchors.
Produce engaging relevant newscasts that meet the highest journalistic standards.
Send breaking news push alerts, write digital stories, live stream.
Edit photos, graphics, and videos.
Daily collaboration with directors, anchors/reporters, editors, managers, and other staff members.
Think critically under pressure and work professionally on individual assignments and as part of a cohesive team.
Participate in editorial, department, and station meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
Minimum three years of newsroom experience, preferably as a newscast producer.
Minimum two years of experience in a mid to major television market.
Exceptional written, verbal, copy editing, and broadcast production skills.
Solid news judgment.
Excellent storyteller.
Experience in publishing content on digital and social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Creative, detail-oriented, and ability to find new ways to present information.
Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure. Consistently display a professional demeanor with the ability to stay cool under pressure and handle strong personalities.
Must be able and willing to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.

Please provide writing samples and reel/link of recent production work. 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. We have 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, 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 R50025885

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WTTG/WDCA – News Writer/Producer (Regular Full-Time)

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

Fully contributing member of the newsroom who will evaluate, edit, and organize stories, coordinating with reporters/anchors.
Produce engaging relevant newscasts that meet the highest journalistic standards.
Send breaking news push alerts, write digital stories, live stream.
Edit photos, graphics, and videos.
Daily collaboration with directors, anchors/reporters, editors, managers, and other staff members.
Think critically under pressure and work professionally on individual assignments and as part of a cohesive team.
Participate in editorial, department, and station meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
Minimum three years of newsroom experience, preferably as a newscast producer.
Minimum two years of experience in a mid to major television market.
Exceptional written, verbal, copy editing, and broadcast production skills.
Solid news judgment.
Excellent storyteller.
Experience in publishing content on digital and social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Creative, detail-oriented, and ability to find new ways to present information.
Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure. Consistently display a professional demeanor with the ability to stay cool under pressure and handle strong personalities.
Must be able and willing to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.

Please provide writing samples and reel/link of recent production work. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Job ID R50025898

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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 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.