News Anchor & Reporter

Fox•Lake Mary, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX 35 Orlando is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and editorially strong Anchor/Reporter to join our newsroom. This role is designed for a journalist who excels in live, unscripted coverage and understands the demands of a modern, streaming-first news operation. The ideal candidate is an authentic communicator, a skilled storyteller, and a collaborative newsroom leader who can create impactful content across linear, digital, streaming, and social platforms. This position requires creativity, originality, innovation, discretion, and sound news judgment to gather, prepare, and disseminate news stories during newscasts, live reports, and taped reports. The successful candidate will be equally effective behind the anchor desk, in the field, and across emerging audience platforms, while maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity and professionalism.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a reporter and/or anchor in a medium or large market preferred
Proven ability to perform effectively in live, unscripted, and breaking news environments
Strong editorial judgment and decision-making ability
Demonstrated skill in writing, reporting, interviewing, and on-air presentation
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom
Good news judgment and a strong understanding of fair and accurate journalism practices
The ability to tell engaging stories and ask thoughtful, probing questions during interviews and live Q&A with reporters and guests
Excellent writing skills and thorough knowledge of current events
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Working knowledge of newsroom computer systems and related technology
Positive Attitude: Professional, optimistic, and solutions-oriented
Excellence in Execution: Committed to accuracy, quality, and high standards
Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and departments
Integrity and Professionalism: Demonstrates ethical judgment and credibility
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Makes sound, timely, and informed decisions
Initiative and Adaptability: Responds quickly and effectively to change
Job Knowledge and Technical Proficiency: Strong newsroom knowledge and technical capability
Effective Verbal and Written Communication: Communicates clearly across all platforms

Nice To Haves

College degree in communications/journalism or related field preferred.
Strong ad-libbing ability and comfort with unscripted coverage
Demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to a streaming-first newsroom strategy.
Ability to tell stories, ask good probing questions in Q&A with reporters and ad-lib effectively.

Responsibilities

Anchor newscasts and deliver news in a clear, confident, and authentic manner.
Thrive in live, unscripted news coverage without reliance on a teleprompter.
Deliver news and information in real time with professionalism, composure, and strong audience connection.
Interact effectively, both in scripted and unscripted settings, with co-anchors, reporters, meteorologists, producers, and invited guests.
Regularly create and contribute content for digital, streaming, social media, and linear newscasts.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to a streaming-first newsroom strategy.
Serve as an editorial leader in the newsroom by collaborating with managers, producers, and newsroom staff on content development and rundowns.
Remain current on local, national, and international news, issues, and events.
Regularly report, write, and present stories from both the set and the field.
Write and edit news copy for broadcast and digital platforms.
Organize material, determine story emphasis, and write content in a fair, accurate, clear, and compelling manner.
Gather, verify, and confirm factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
Meet all scheduling, production, and broadcast deadlines.
Review newscasts and coverage to ensure editorial and production objectives are achieved.
Contribute strong story ideas for both daily coverage and long-term enterprise reporting.
Represent the station in a positive and professional manner to foster public goodwill and strengthen community relationships.
Report to work outside normal schedules, as needed, to assist with coverage during severe weather, breaking news, and other urgent newsroom situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Maintain responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
Complete exempt time sheets fully, accurately, and by required deadlines.