Position Overview

CBS47/FOX30 Action News Jax is looking for its next Traffic Anchor/Reporter in sunny Jacksonville, Florida! The job involves anchoring traffic 5 days a week and enterprise reporting 2 days a week. Candidates should have anchoring experience with traffic anchoring preferred. Our morning anchors are newsroom leaders who help mentor and grow producers. We are looking for a self-starter who works well under tight deadlines and can also dig up transportation/traffic stories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news coverage
Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased
Ability to cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives
Thorough understanding of social media and demonstrated ability to move audience between all platforms.
Curiosity that drives an understanding of current events
Demonstrate consistently high proficiency with the necessary technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts.
Strong writing and editorial skills required
Appears on behalf of the station at public events

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Reporting experience (2-3 years preferred)
Valid driver’s license and a clear driving record
Ability to work varied shifts including overnights and weekends
Can deal with the stress of pressures of time-sensitive newscast production

Preferred Qualifications

Traffic or anchoring experience (1-2 years 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

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