Multimedia Journalist - WFOX TV

Cox Media Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Media Group's WFOX TV in Jacksonville is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to produce daily news content for TV and digital platforms, focusing on weather, breaking news, investigations, and issues important to viewers.

The role requires strong reporting, solid writing, and ability to shoot and edit video, with on-air presence and newsroom collaboration. A demonstrated ability to develop sources, manage deadlines, and deliver compelling local stories is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism.
• Well read on current affairs with broad knowledge of general interest topics.
• Exceptional news judgment and writing skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise original stories with unique voices and develop sources.
• Create breaking news content and update weather when needed.
• Shoot and edit video, write scripts, and communicate live on-air.
• Work independently under deadline pressure and high standards.
• Generate story ideas daily.

Skills

Story development

Writing skills

News judgment

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Job description

Location:FL-Jacksonville

Job Title: Multimedia Journalist - WFOX TV

Position Overview

WFOX TV Jacksonville is looking for a Multimedia Journalist! The Multimedia Journalist presents daily news content for WFOX TV as well as content on digital and social media focusing on weather, breaking news, investigative and impactful news that matters to our viewers most.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to enterprise original stories, with unique voices and content that drives newscast viewing; demonstrate the ability to develop sources and work a beat
• Create breaking news content effectively and communicate to the newsroom as soon as a story is confirmed, and update weather content when weather conditions warrant
• Demonstrate the ability to shoot and edit video, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air
• Work independently at high standards under deadline pressure
• Work well with co-workers
• Generate story ideas daily
• Shoot and edit video, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism
• Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subject
• Exceptional news judgment and writing skills
• Must have a valid dirver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years professional experience in local TV news is preferred
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications preferred

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com