Traffic/News Anchor

Fox Television Stations•Atlanta, GA

9d•$100,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

In a major metropolitan area, getting the news and navigating the morning commute are the two things viewers rely on most. We are seeking a dynamic, authoritative, and engaging Traffic/News Anchor to guide our audience through the morning rush. Based at FOX 5 Atlanta, this is a high-profile hybrid role. You will toggle seamlessly between anchoring hard news, conducting live interviews, and breaking down complex traffic gridlocks across broadcast, streaming, and social platforms. If you have a commanding on-air presence, deep local knowledge, and the ability to ad-lib flawlessly during breaking news or traffic snarls, we want you on our desk.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a reporter or anchor at a commercial television station is required.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Stellar on-air delivery, excellent script-reading skills, and a proven ability to sustain unscripted ad-lib coverage for extended periods during breaking situations.
Deep structural knowledge of major Atlanta transportation routes, highways, and recurring traffic pain points.
Exceptional writing skills with an absolute command of conversational broadcast style, English grammar, spelling, and punctuation under intense deadline pressure.
A collaborative, proactive leader on the floor who can guide a team and interface politely and effectively with the public.

Nice To Haves

Previous in-studio anchoring experience is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Anchor morning newscasts, delivering everything from hard news to live and pre-produced guest segments and interviews.
Own the traffic beat. Track major Atlanta transportation routes and commuting bottlenecks daily. Cultivate local traffic contacts, maintain a strong relationship with our vendor traffic producer, and maximize the capabilities of our vendor graphics systems.
Host interactive, long-form content for our live stream using a relaxed, conversational, ad-lib presentation style. Collaborate with User Experience Producers to bake audience feedback directly into the stream.
Actively participate in morning editorial meetings, field anchoring initiatives, and collaborate with newsroom managers and producers to maintain top-tier journalistic standards.
Publish real-time traffic alerts and stories across Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter), and represent the station at civic functions, sponsored events, and community outreach activities.