Job Listings At FOX6

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FOX Television Stations, LLC is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. The FOX TV Stations markets include (*indicates a duopoly market): *New York, *Los Angeles, *Chicago, Philadelphia, *Dallas, *San Francisco, *Washington DC, *Houston, Atlanta, *Phoenix, Tampa, Detroit, *Seattle, *Minneapolis/St. Paul, *Orlando, Austin and Milwaukee.

This is a current listing of available job opportunities with WITI-TV.

Weekend Anchor/Weekday Reporter

FOX6 News is seeking a Weekend Anchor / Weekday Reporter to join our team! The ideal candidate will take command on the desk and engage viewers with their smooth delivery and sparkling personality! Anchoring is only one portion of the job. Other days the responsibilities pivot to an enterprising journalist, sniffing out the biggest stories and beating the competition to breaking news. In return, FOX provides a stellar benefits package including generous paid time off, 401k package and what our employees refer to as the best medical coverage.

Responsibilities

You must be energetic and comfortable on the desk. You need to develop sources and have a passion for breaking news. You must be an engaging communicator who can connect with viewers! Great writing and storytelling skills along with the desire to be excellent in everything you do is a must! You will collaborate with the Assignment Desk, Producers, Photojournalists and Editors to create compelling newscasts and unique reports. Accuracy and urgency are a must. And social media skills are expected to attract, inform, and engage the community.

Qualifications

Live reporting skills and a minimum of 5 years of news experience is required. College degree in Journalism or related field required. Being a team player who works well with photojournalists, editors, producers and managers is an absolute necessity. You must be able to show us your exceptional writing, live shot, and anchoring skills on one reel, so send us your best work!

CLICK HERE to apply for the Weekend Anchor/Weekday Reporter position.

Multimedia Journalist

Do you love media? Are you passionate about the stories that make a difference? Are you a great writer, shooter, reporter and editor? If yes, then we want you on our team. FOX6 News Milwaukee is looking for a creative, innovative journalist who can do it all. We will provide you with the state-of-the-art equipment and you will provide amazing content. You will be rewarded with awesome benefits, including a generous time off and a 401k package.

Responsibilities

As an MMJ, you will write, shoot, edit and present stories live for daily newscasts, station website and other social media platforms. You will develop sources in the community and contribute story ideas daily. You will use your creative storytelling techniques to engage viewers and break down information to be clear and concise to our audience. We are looking for that ‘people person’ who can work in our TEAM environment!

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field with a minimum 2 years on-air experience in a commercial television news operation. You must have non-linear editing experience, preferably Edius or Adobe Premiere. You must possess exceptional writing skills and work efficiently under tight deadlines. You must have a passion for storytelling and come to our editorial meetings with great story ideas!

CLICK HERE to apply for the Multimedia Journalist position.

Video Editor

FOX6 Milwaukee is looking for a Video Editor to join our team. We have more news than any other station in the state and need someone with a good eye to help put our award-winning product on the air. FOX is known for their world-class benefits including a generous time off program and 401k. We’d love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities

Here’s your chance to get your foot in the door of Milwaukee’s best news department and show off what you can do with your skills! If you’ve dreamed of advancing your career in a market like Milwaukee, we can give you the opportunity and state of the art equipment to succeed! Are you committed to generating great video? Are you creative? Do you have high journalistic standards of fairness? Then we want you! This position will edit daily news and sports stories for live broadcast, station website and all current and future media platforms. Link us up with your work, tell us who you are and what you’re about. This is a great opportunity to get in at the ground level and begin an amazing career!

Qualifications

Qualified candidate must have experience using standard broadcast non-linear editing, preferably Edius. 1 year of editing experience preferred, but not required. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The ability to edit with speed, efficiency and creatively while producing high quality content is required. You must be able to demonstrate good judgement and decision making skills. You will work with producers to visually enhance information in the newscast. You must have a proven track record of dependability and the ability to work a variety of schedules to meet company needs. Two or four year college degree preferred.

CLICK HERE to apply for the Video Editor position.

Digital Sales Coordinator

FOX6 is hiring a Digital Sales Coordinator to support our sales team. You will help prepare customer solution-based proposals and have a primary role in the fulfillment of digital advertising campaigns / contracts for local advertisers across a multitude of digital, social, and streaming platforms including Connected TV, FOX and FOX6 Livestream, Mobile, Email, Sponsored Content, Facebook, Contesting and more.

Responsibilities

You will have a pivotal role, contributing to the success of the team. Primary responsibilities include:

Participation in the creation of customized proposals / ad campaigns. Most are Power point based.
Order entry and fulfillment / delivery of all digital campaigns.
Traffic digital copy, monitor pacing and create performance reports.
Participation in the management of online inventory and the monitoring of advertiser campaign pacing to ensure campaigns are continually optimized.
Reconciliation of digital campaigns and billing; review & approve vendor invoices.
Work with our graphic designers to create all digital ads needed for campaigns.
Direct contact with the sales team and clients – must be personable and have a can-do, client centric attitude.
Must have the ability to multi-task and be consistently available to help the team succeed throughout the day.

Qualifications

1-2 yrs. work experience in account service, customer service, media, or agency; preferably digital. College degree preferred; Media Industry experience preferred; Must be detail-oriented.
Preferred candidate proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Previous work experience working with variety of digital traffic systems/platforms including Facebook Business Manager.
Basic digital product knowledge of Display, Mobile, Email, Native, Facebook, Video, Contesting.
If you have desire to grow in the business, this position has the opportunity.

If you like to be busy, enjoy a variety of tasks, like working with local businesses, enjoy working with salespeople and like to be heavily relied upon by others – APPLY TODAY!

CLICK HERE to apply for the Digital Sales Coordinator position.

Account Executive

FOX6 has an opportunity available for an energetic, marketing genius who thrives on helping local businesses succeed and grow. As a Media Account Executive, you will interact with business owners and decision makers so you must excel at building relationships and become a trusted source for your new and existing clients. You must be able to present strategic solutions to businesses and make the most of their marketing budget. As a FOX6 Media Account Executive, you have the added benefit of being able to offer clients a full suite of integrated advertising solutions including NFL (Green and Gold!), Masked Singer, Accused, Judge Judy and our top-rated Local News. If you’re up to the challenge you will be rewarded with an exciting career with great earning potential and the satisfaction of helping your community businesses!

What you'll do

FOX6 has significant advertising opportunity on multiple platforms. It is the role of the Account Executive to listen, prepare, present and close business with a consultative approach.
Identify and present integrated marketing solutions to variety of local businesses in a variety of fields – retailers, healthcare, automotive, home improvement, financial, entertainment, legal and more.
Prospect for new accounts – make cold/warm calls to secure needs analysis meetings and peak businesses interest with all the exciting programs and products we have to offer
Research accounts and the marketplace on a consistent basis.
Work with variety of internal departments -- Creative Services on commercial production, Traffic department on advertising copy traffic, Finance department on invoicing, discrepancies, collection issues, and sales support personnel who will assist with the fulfillment of your TV and digital campaigns.

What you'll have

As a FOX6 Media Account Executive, you must be passionate about collaborating with local business owners. Being personable with excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential in your success. You must be detail oriented and organized to stay on top of clients’ needs. Being proficient with MS Office is necessary. An understanding of core marketing principles is vital to provide targeted solutions to your clients. You must have a strong desire to work in the field (not sitting in an office) to meet with clients, discover their needs and present a strong marketing plan that will help clients reach their goals. A basic understanding of digital products – display, mobile, email, video, search, native, contesting and social is preferred, not necessary. A four-year college degree and prior sales experience is desired.

What you will get in return

A comprehensive benefits package including amazing medical benefit options, generous time off, 401k matching, education reimbursement, donation matching, short term disability, paid parental leave – just to name a few - as well as a flexible and family friendly work environment.

CLICK HERE to apply for the Account Executive position.

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ABOUT FOX:

FOX Television Stations, LLC is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Lose Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

We believe in the future of entertainment – across all platforms and for all audiences.

FOX has always given unfettered access to the moments that have collectively captivated us. The breaking story. The unmissable final. The outrageous touchdown. The shocking cliffhanger. We changed the game on sports and news production. Now we’re looking to change the game again. We are pioneering the future of news, sports and entertainment in the digital realm.

It’s an audacious mission. We’re challenging ourselves to be the first to do it - to disrupt the digital entertainment category and redefine the live experience for the next generation.

And we’re doing it by starting from scratch. Think of FOX as a start-up with the backing of a Fortune 500 corporation.

FOX has always been an advocate for the disruptive spirit. And now, we’re looking for like-minded people to push the boundaries on what entertainment can mean. Join us to help make the best of sports, news and entertainment more personal, more immersive and more interactive than ever before.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those individuals who have been selected for interviews will be contacted.

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WITI – TV/FOX6 is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Contact Information

Applications and resumes may be sent to the attention of the Human Resources Dept. at: