News Anchor

FOX News Network, LLC • $130K — $150K *

Austin, TX 78745In-Person

Media

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

3+ years of primary anchoring experience in a fast-paced market
Proven digital skills with a track record of growing an engaged online audience
Strong unscripted anchoring ability with good editorial judgment
Mastery of video editing, CMS platforms, and live breaking-news execution
A standout reel showing best studio work and engaging social and digital content

Responsibilities

Anchor live daily newscasts and breaking coverage with credibility and energy
Anchor live digital newscasts delivered without scripts
Create engaging video content for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts
Push urgent updates to FOX7Austin.com, the app, and OTT streaming channels
Host live digital Q&As and interact with viewers online
Represent the station at major Central Texas events
Mentor reporters and pitch enterprise leads

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Other benefits according to applicable plan documents
Union benefits per collective bargaining agreement

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

WE’RE HIRING: Main Evening Anchor & Digital Powerhouse

KTBC FOX 7 Austin | Austin, TX

Are you a dynamic newsroom leader who commands the anchor deskanddominates the digital landscape? FOX 7 Austin is looking for an energetic, relentless storyteller to anchor our premier evening newscasts and drive our 24/7 streaming presence in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country.

If you just want to read a teleprompter, this is not the job for you. If you know how to break news on TV, engage thousands on social media, and build a brand viewers trust everywhere,we want you on our team.

What Youll Do

Own the Desk:Anchor live daily newscasts and high-stakes breaking coverage with credibility, warmth, and high energy.
Anchor Digital Newscasts:Anchor live digital newscasts presented without scripts, using strong news judgment and a conversational, confident delivery.
Fuel the Digital Engine:Create engaging video-first content for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts, and push urgent updates to FOX7Austin.com, our app, and OTT streaming channels.
Engage the Community:Host live digital Q&As, interact directly with viewers online, and represent the station at major Central Texas events.
Drive the Story:Pitch enterprise leads, champion bold investigative angles, and mentor our team of reporters.

What You Bring

3+ yearsof primary anchoring experience in a fast-paced market.
Proven digital skillswith a track record of growing an engaged online audience.
Strong unscripted anchoring abilityand the editorial judgment to handle live and breaking-news coverage.
Mastery of video editing, CMS platforms, and live breaking-news execution.
A standout reel showing your best studio workandengaging social and digital content.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $130,000.00-150,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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