Anchor/Reporter - WFXT TV

Cox Media Group; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Dedham is seeking a dynamic Anchor/Reporter for WFXT TV Boston. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to engage communities through both traditional and digital platforms. Responsibilities include anchoring newscasts, reporting live on location, and generating story content. A valid driver's license is necessary, and the role offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $195,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as an Anchor and Reporter required.
• Well read on current affairs and general interest subjects.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Anchor Boston25 Newscasts and report on multiple stories each day.
• Assist in writing, pre-production, and broadcast preparation.
• Represent the station at promotions and community affairs events.

Skills

Strong writing and editorial skills

Investigative reporting

Engagement on social media

Technical proficiency for television broadcasts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related discipline

Job description

Location: MA-Boston

Job Title: Anchor/Reporter - WFXT TV

Position Overview

WFXT TV Boston is looking for a dynamic, curious, and engaged Anchor/Reporter who is interested in breaking stories, making strong ties in the community, and representing the station at public events. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of being a station leader, a good newsroom citizen, and a self-starter who creates unique content and always wants to be in front of the big stories. In this role, you will anchor newscasts both in the studio and in the field, report stories for broadcast and digital, and represent the station at community events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Anchoring and Reporting

• Anchors Boston25 Newscasts, including reading copy, ad‑libbing between elements, introducing live, taped reports, features, and interviewing on‑air guests.
• Reports on multiple stories each day, often in multiple newscasts.
• Reporting live on‑location in the field or in studio as assigned, visually showcasing a story with active live shots and standups.
• Responsible for daily pitching of enterprise ideas, researching stories, and setting up and conducting interviews and stories to be part of multi‑platform content creation.
• Execute the station's strategies as laid out by leadership.
• Assist in writing, pre‑production, and broadcast preparation, making certain stories clear/accurate.
• Copy‑edit scripts to avoid on‑air errors as the last line of defense.
• Deliver news copy on camera in a credible manner, as regularly scheduled or needed, as defined by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Digital Platforms

• Communicate with digital staff on story updates and provide "process scripts."
• Contribute daily to station digital platforms and initiatives, including social media.
• Represent the station in a professional manner on all digital platforms, including social media.

Contribute to editorial content/planning

• Attend and participate in editorial meetings, as scheduled.
• Contribute story ideas in line with the station's target audience.
• Attend scheduled meetings with General Manager, News Director, or other departmental managers/employees, or company consultants relating to job duties.
• Represent the station at promotions and community affairs events, including participation in the planning process.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as an Anchor and Reporter required.
• Strong writing and editorial skills required.
• Consistent demonstration of the following skills:
  • Narrate, ad‑lib, and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage.
  • Engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast.
  • Understand social media and demonstrate the ability to move audiences between all platforms.
  • Demonstrate consistent high proficiency with the necessary technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts.
  • Conversant with journalistic law and ethics and general FCC policies concerning broadcast.
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects.
  • Travel is required as part of the job.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline is preferred.

Salary range: $120,000 to $195,000 annually.