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Broadcast Engineer (Per Diem Part-Time)

Photojournalist (Regular Full-Time)

Studio Technician/Technical Director (Per Diem Part-Time)

Broadcast Engineer (Regular Full-Time)

News Producer (Regular Full-Time)

Digital Video Producer, Creative (Regular Full-Time)

Digital Video Producer (Regular Full-Time)

Assignment Editor (Regular Full-Time)

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WTTG/WDCA – Broadcast Engineer (Per Diem Part-Time)

If you are looking to build your career with a technical powerhouse and a highly successful, well-known media company, look no further! Our engineering team has an opening for a part-time Broadcast Engineer. 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. We are seeking a Broadcast Engineer 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:

Support an ST 2110 media network running on Arista network switches
Work with Lawo VSM, SMART, Arista Cloudvision and other tools
Maintain complex broadcast systems and equipment such as 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
Sit and stand for an extended period; must be able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel
Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure
Must be organized, creative, and detail-oriented
Strong sense of urgency
Friendly and collaborative
Positive attitude and good judgment
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

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation. Candidates must have flexibility in scheduling evenings, early mornings, weekends as well as work all shifts in a 24/7/365 breaking news environment. Must be able to work overtime, holidays, and varied hours. Must have a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) and be willing to obtain a valid driver’s license. Candidate will also be required to join the I.A.T.S.E Local 819 union.

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, 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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $50.36-55.40 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job ID R50026885

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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.
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.
Operate Live U packs.
Shoot, capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms.

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.

Job ID R50026882

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WTTG/WDCA – Studio Technician / Technical Director (Per Diem Part-Time)

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is looking for a part-time Studio Technician/Technical Director to join our engineering 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. If you have experience with floor directing, live production broadcast equipment, and studio operations this may be the perfect job for you. The ideal candidate will have a passion for journalism, focuses on delivering high quality newscasts to local viewers, and is a leader in the news production environment.

Responsibilities: Fill a variety of production roles and help prep material for our broadcasts. Operate in a fast-paced, live production control room and studio. Perform functions including, but not limited to, technical director, audio operator, robotic camera, and/or floor director. Take direction, think critically under pressure, and work professionally as part of a cohesive team within specific time constraints. Friendly, respectful and collaborative. Positive attitude, good judgment and excellent communication skills. Interact effectively and professionally with on-air staff, off-air staff, production and technical crews, and management. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: HS Diploma (or equivalent) required. Vocational/technical school, associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum 3 years recent experience in the broadcast technician, master control, and news environment in a medium to major size market is required. Ability to operate live broadcast production equipment. Solid understanding of live production environments, specifically news production, is required. Experience with automated control room environments is a plus. Must be able to sit and stand for an extended period of time. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Must be able to reach overhead, bend, squat and kneel. WTTG/WDCA is a 24/7 operation. Varied shifts, OT, weekends & holidays will be required. This position will be for no less than two weeks, with no end date determined at this time.

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 local 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.

Job ID R50026884

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

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is looking for a confident and enthusiastic News 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. 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. 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 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.

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. Considtently 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.

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. 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 R50026790

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WTTG/WDCA – Broadcast Engineer (Regular Full-Time)

If you are looking to build your career with a technical powerhouse and a highly successful, well-known media company, look no further! Our engineering team has an opening for a Broadcast Engineer. 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. We are seeking a Broadcast Engineer 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:

Support an ST 2110 media network running on Arista network switches
Work with Lawo VSM, SMART, Arista Cloudvision and other tools
Maintain complex broadcast systems and equipment such as 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, 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 R50026773

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WTTG/WDCA – Assignment Editor (Regular Full-Time)

FOX 5 DC/FOX 5 Plus has an opening for an energetic and competitive news enthusiast. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced newsroom and be able to demonstrate how they take ownership in the day-to-day newsgathering. This job is for the strategic problem-solver who can think quickly under pressure and resolve issues with a positive, solution-oriented approach. We are looking for a relationship builder who aggressively connects with sources and community partners for information and story leads. Candidates must have an advanced ability to organize and prioritize time-sensitive media content.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

Generate story leads and respond to breaking news for broadcast and digital.
Proactively gather and communicate news content to use in newscasts and on digital platforms.
Organize logistics and track details for stories and crews.
Coordinate daily assignments of news coverage and special events assignments.
Develop contacts and sources to advance stories beyond a press release.
Monitor police and fire scanners and other sources of breaking news.
Maintain contact with law enforcement, fire, government agencies and other key community partners for up-to-date information and story leads.
Handle high volume email and phone traffic.
Think critically under pressure and work professionally with colleagues and community partners.
Daily collaboration with reporters/anchors, photographers, production teams, management, and other staff members.
Participate in editorial, department and station meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

Bachelor's degree, preferred focus in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
Minimum two years of experience as an Assignment Editor in a medium to large television market.
Knowledge of ethical and journalist legal parameters for mass media.
Exceptional knowledge of television news production and electronic and social media newsgathering.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
Solid news and editorial judgment.
Experience with newsroom computer systems, including iNews.
Social media expert.
Strong sense of urgency.
Must be organized, creative, and detail oriented.
Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure.

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, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations.

Job ID R50026693

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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

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 R50025982

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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.