Reporter & MMJ

Surf, Sand and Space. Your dream job is about to take flight. FOX 35 News, the FOX O&O station in Orlando is looking for an aggressive bureau Reporter and MMJ to lead coverage in the 2nd largest County in the market. This is the main position for covering rocket launches and the booming space industry among other topics in this busy coastal area. Must be able to enterprise stories, cultivate contacts and report live on a daily basis. We’re looking for a self-starter who can work independently and also be part of a winning team. Shooting and editing skills required. Knowledge of the space program, science and technology is also a big plus. Provide original news content for WOFL, WOGX, fox35orlando.com and various social media platforms by successfully accomplishing the following: gather news information including; conducting live and taped interviews; write stories and deliver news reports on-air, on-line and other media platforms.These platforms require the Reporter/MMJ to shoot and edit video and present material in an engaging manner.Must contribute to social media efforts; initiate research, and enterprise stories.Must be a self-starter, able to work independently, have outstanding time management skills and complete required assignments on deadline. Strong working knowledge of technical aspects of television news production required, including digital and web-based newsgathering tools and non-linear editing such as AVID. A 4-year college degree is required with emphasis in Communications or Journalism and a minimum of three years’ experience preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license, must be able to meet driving requirements. Must be able to lift 40 pounds