Reporter/Streaming Host

Society of Professional Journalists; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WTVT-FOX 13 Tampa is seeking a reporter and weekend streaming host to join Florida's dominant station. You will produce and present stories for linear newscasts and streaming, write sharp copy for digital platforms, and host weekend streaming segments.

Candidates should have 3+ years of reporting/anchoring and a reel showing shot, edit, and production skills; this is not entry level.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a reporter and anchor preferred.
• Ability to shoot, edit and produce content for multiple platforms.
• Experience across linear and streaming formats and social media.

Responsibilities

• On-Air Presence: Present stories live in-studio and from remote locations.
• Linear & Streaming Expert: Produce and present extended, unscripted content for newscasts and live stream.
• Digital & Social First: Write sharp copy for digital sites and maintain an active social media presence.

Skills

News reporting

Anchor experience

Live reporting

Multimedia storytelling

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Florida’s top TV stations. WTVT-FOX 13 in Tampa is looking to hire a three day a week reporter and weekend streaming host. We are the dominant station in the market and continue to evolve the way we serve our viewers. Besides our traditional newscasts, we are a streaming first news organization. As a reporter you will innovate, write, and deliver compelling content across every platform, from the linear newscast to a breaking news live stream. On the weekend, you’ll produce and host our expanding streaming news.

We want a journalist who has evolved beyond linear television thinking and workflows. The content you create will be designed for all our news platforms. It’s not always about turning a news package, it’s about connecting with our viewers to tell stories for all platforms. As a streaming host, we want someone who can go beyond the script and fuel meaningful conversations, connect with audiences, and bring curiosity, insight, and personality to every story.

Job Snapshot:

• On-Air Presence: Present stories live in-studio and from remote locations when reporting, taking full ownership of the final content and delivery.
• Linear & Streaming Expert: Produce and present extended, unscripted live content from the field for our newscasts and live stream.
• Digital & Social First: Write sharp, effective text copy for our digital sites and maintain an active social media presence.

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a reporter and anchor is preferred. A reel that demonstrates your ability to shoot, edit and produce content will get you noticed. This is not an entry-level position or a position for candidates who do not have a news gathering background.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $90,000.00-105,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

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