Writer

Cox Media Group

(Dedham, Massachusetts)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of CoxReps.
Summary
WFXT FOX25 is in search of a writer who will write for WFXT newscasts. The successful candidate must have strong writing skills and understand writing for all platforms. Candidates should have previous writing and/or producing experience.
Responsibilities
* Write Opens, Stories and Teases. * Help craft relevant, energetic, important and memorable newscasts. * Develop graphics for production by Design Department. * Consult with Director, Anchor and other Producers on production needs. * Understand news coverage on all platforms and effectively use social media. * Other duties may be assigned. Employees accomplish their duties using safe work practices and equipment, while being responsible for reporting all injuries, observed unsafe conditions or practices to their leader. Coach fellow employees on safe work practices as appropriate and contribute to the overall success of the company’s safety program. Teamwork and the ability to get along with others is an essential function of the job. Angry, rude, disrespectful, insubordinate and uncooperative behavior can result in discipline, including termination.
Ideal Candidate
**Qualification Requirements:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Education And/Or Experience:** Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred. Previous writing and/or producing experience is essential. **Reasoning Ability:** Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism. Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide-range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects. **Physical Demands:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects. **Work Environment:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation and Working Conditions

Working Conditions

Job Level:Individual Contributor; Shift:Day Job-; Travel:No

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