Job Opportunities at KCPQ-TV FOX 13, KZJO-TV FOX 13+ & FOX13Seattle.com

News

Photographer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the FOX O&O duopoly in Seattle is seeking a photojournalist with experience to join our news team. The primary role of the photojournalist is to be an NPPA-style visual storyteller. This role will shoot, co-produce, edit, and present images with sound for multiple platforms including television, digital, and social media.  As a news photojournalist, you must be a go-getter.  This position requires the ability to go live in breaking news situations and multi-task by shooting video, editing, and feeding raw and edited material. Must be willing to conduct interviews on your own including man-on-the-street and "go live" as a performer in breaking news situations.  The successful candidate must have an understanding of bonded cellular technology and live truck operations, experience operating ENG/KU/IP vehicles and equipment is preferred.  Must be able to use field lighting to produce well-lit content, as needed.  Experience with non-linear editing equipment, such as Edius and/or Adobe Premiere is required.  Experience with Sony XDCam Camera format is a plus.  FAA license to operate a drone is a plus.  Knowledge of iNews and desktop editing are preferred. Some writing and voiceover experience is also desirable/preferred.  Perform other duties as assigned.

You must be a self-motivated, creative storyteller with strong shooting and editing skills on multiple platforms.  The successful candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience, as a photojournalist/editor in a television news department. A willingness and ability to travel for story assignments, including international travel is also desirable. The news is a 24/7 world, and we’ll work with you on a regular work schedule that could occasionally change to fit the needs for mornings, nights, weekends or holidays. Must have a valid credit card, valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.  Click Here to Apply

Editor

FOX 13 and FOX 13+ the FOX O&O Duopoly in Seattle is seeking a dynamic video editor to join our news team. We are looking for someone who will do more than just lay shots onto a timeline. The successful candidate will be a collaborator who transcends all newsroom workgroups – to ensure our stories come to life with the best possible visuals. We are seeking an editor who is familiar with a diverse array of video editing techniques. For example – video used in a fast-paced nightly sportscast will be cut differently than a serious 3-camera anchor interview. What’s more – your work will be showcased in a variety of media: television newscasts, digital media, specials & documentaries, and social media posts.

Our editing team uses Edius to cut video, but experience on similar non-linear editing platforms like Avid or Final Cut is also acceptable. You should be familiar with basic journalistic editing functions, as well as advanced techniques and effects that can enhance traditional video. This would include products in the Adobe Suite. The successful candidate will possess superior editorial judgement, work well in a deadline-driven environment, and be capable of editing video quickly, accurately and creatively. This is a full time position with a regular shift schedule, but the news is a 24/7 world that could include different hours or shifts if warranted for breaking news, special coverage, vacation relief or holidays.  Click Here to Apply

Anchor/Reporter

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington is seeking an Anchor/Reporter to join our news team. The ideal candidate will possess strong presentation skills with the ability to enterprise unique stories as well as cover breaking and hard news.  Strong live skills are required.  The candidate will display professionalism and personality both on and off air.  This position requires a strong work ethic, broad knowledge of current affairs and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.  In addition, this anchor/reporter must develop sources, and pitch compelling, enterprise stories.  Candidate must have proven presence on social media and be as comfortable in the social media world as they are in broadcasting.   The candidate must operate with a high degree of journalistic ethics, emotional intelligence and must demonstrated ability to develop and nurture a natural connection to people and the community.

You must be a self-starter with a great attitude and a desire to win.  We require that you are able to work independently in a high pressure, fast-paced environment, gathering information to discern the news worthiness of events. When anchoring, you should be engaging with your co-anchors and the viewer. You should be able to go off-script in breaking news situations and not worry about a TelePrompTer. When reporting, you will research thoroughly, write clearly, and produce stories that are compelling and memorable. You must be a voracious news consumer, engaged in our community and participate in station sponsored events.  Other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Four-year college degree, with emphasis in Journalism or Communications preferred.  Prefer a minimum of five years’ experience at a local television broadcast media outlet as an anchor/reporter producing and delivering local content.  Must have excellent editorial judgment and have the ability to produce content on all newsroom platforms, including television, online, and social media.  Must have strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and interviewees. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours, shifts and shows; early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays may be required.  Must have valid credit card and driver's license.  Click Here to Apply

Photographer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the FOX O&O duopoly in Seattle is seeking a photojournalist with experience to join our news team. The primary role of the photojournalist is to be an NPPA-style visual storyteller. This role will shoot, co-produce, edit, and present images with sound for multiple platforms including television, digital, and social media.  As a news photojournalist, you must be a go-getter.  This position requires the ability to go live in breaking news situations and multi-task by shooting video, editing, and feeding raw and edited material. Must be willing to conduct interviews on your own including man-on-the-street and "go live" as a performer in breaking news situations.  The successful candidate must have an understanding of bonded cellular technology and live truck operations, experience operating ENG/KU/IP vehicles and equipment is preferred.  Must be able to use field lighting to produce well-lit content, as needed.  Experience with non-linear editing equipment, such as Edius and/or Adobe Premiere is required.  Experience with Sony XDCam Camera format is a plus.  FAA license to operate a drone is a plus.  Knowledge of iNews and desktop editing are preferred. Some writing and voiceover experience is also desirable/preferred.  Perform other duties as assigned.

You must be a self-motivated, creative storyteller with strong shooting and editing skills on multiple platforms.  The successful candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience, as a photojournalist/editor in a television news department. A willingness and ability to travel for story assignments, including international travel is also desirable. The news is a 24/7 world, and we’ll work with you on a regular work schedule that could occasionally change to fit the needs for mornings, nights, weekends or holidays. Must have a valid credit card, valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record. Click Here to Apply

Feature Reporter/Morning Show Host

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox Television Stations Owned & Operated duopoly in Seattle, is seeking an experienced on-air personality to serve as a feature reporter and program host for "Good Day Seattle." The individual will be a true chameleon who is equally comfortable in the field and in the studio. A few days per week, this person will be roving in the field at entertainment and community events in the Puget Sound region. Other days, they could be inside the studio hosting the 10am hour with the other primary hosts. The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of pitching and booking their own live shots, and maintaining a calendar of coverage so the whole morning team is organized.

The successful candidate should be an excellent live interviewer, who is able to engage with a diverse array of interview subjects. They should be able to handle impromptu moments on TV naturally, and be flexible with the way morning TV can change at a moment’s notice. The reporter/host should be equally adept at hosting live and taped programs from a studio and using TelePrompTer. Even though this role is not primarily a hard news role, a strong understanding of journalistic tenants is required.  Click Here to Apply

Morning Show Producer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox Television Stations Owned & Operated duopoly in Seattle, is seeking a dynamic morning show producer to help launch and produce a brand new one-hour morning show called "Studio 13" that airs 10-11am as part of the bigger "Good Day Seattle" franchise. "Studio 13" will be an equal mix of lifestyle stories, live interviews, studio demonstrations, local entertainment, and daily news. The producer will work with an EP and other staff to craft a show that highlights the best that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. This individual will harness the talents of the on-air personalities and studio crew to develop a unique morning program. The producer will be the primary "booker" for the morning shift. They must develop working relationships with outside community members, including PR agencies, marketing firms, and local municipalities to secure guest interviews and segment bookings. The producer will be a key member of the morning show team, while thriving as an independent worker who can contribute to the larger picture.

The successful candidate should be a veteran producer who understands the nuances of morning TV. They should be equally adept at covering hard news, as well as shining a spotlight on lighter, more fun feature segments. The producer should be able to manage a rundown like a pro and should thrive in a control room setting. They will always be anticipating "moments" that can make the program shine – whether banter from the hosts, or a compelling live interview or segment. The candidate must be a terrific writer, who can write clear copy for broadcast and digital platforms. This is a producing position on our morning newscast, but the news industry is a 24/7 world that could include occasional other shifts as the needs of the newsroom warrant.  Click Here to Apply

Executive Producer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the FOX O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington, is looking for an executive producer for our dayside team. Our executive producers are leaders, coaches and top tier journalists. The EP will oversee and manage news personnel who contribute to our early evening newscasts. The EP leads editorial calls, manages rundowns, approves scripts, and contributes to other newsroom planning. The EP will directly supervise a team of producers, associate producers and writers at FOX 13. Executive Producers are part of the FOX 13 News management team, which is part of the newsroom leadership at the station. As a manager, the EP will supervise administrative functions within the newsroom, such as schedules and employee reviews.

The executive producer should be well versed in the development and execution of local newscasts. They should also have a strong digital footprint, and understand how to leverage content in the digital space to enhance the broadcast product and vice versa. The executive producer should have exceptional news judgment, as well as strong writing and copy editing abilities. The successful candidate should be an extraordinary "people manager" who can challenge the staff to perform at their highest levels every day. This is a dayside EP position, but the news is a 24/7 world, so we will work with you to manage a schedule that could occasionally include longer hours or additional shifts, as the news cycle warrants. Click Here to Apply

Anchor/Reporter

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington is seeking an Anchor/Reporter to join our news team. The ideal candidate will possess strong presentation skills with the ability to enterprise unique stories as well as cover breaking and hard news.  Strong live skills are required.  The candidate will display professionalism and personality both on and off air.  This position requires a strong work ethic, broad knowledge of current affairs and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.  In addition, this anchor/reporter must develop sources, and pitch compelling, enterprise stories.  Candidate must have proven presence on social media and be as comfortable in the social media world as they are in broadcasting.   The candidate must operate with a high degree of journalistic ethics, emotional intelligence and must demonstrated ability to develop and nurture a natural connection to people and the community.

You must be a self-starter with a great attitude and a desire to win.  We require that you are able to work independently in a high pressure, fast-paced environment, gathering information to discern the news worthiness of events. When anchoring, you should be engaging with your co-anchors and the viewer. You should be able to go off-script in breaking news situations and not worry about a TelePrompTer. When reporting, you will research thoroughly, write clearly, and produce stories that are compelling and memorable. You must be a voracious news consumer, engaged in our community and participate in station sponsored events.  Other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Four-year college degree, with emphasis in Journalism or Communications preferred.  Prefer a minimum of five years’ experience at a local television broadcast media outlet as an anchor/reporter producing and delivering local content.  Must have excellent editorial judgment and have the ability to produce content on all newsroom platforms, including television, online, and social media.  Must have strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and interviewees. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours, shifts and shows; early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays may be required.  Must have valid credit card and driver's license.  Click Here to Apply

Marketing/Creative Services

Digital Marketing Producer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+ is hiring a Digital Marketing Producer to be a part of our award-winning Marketing & Creative Services team in Seattle, Washington. This position must be up to speed on all the latest digital trends/platforms and have a passion (plus the skills) to produce compelling, attention grabbing promotional content supporting our news, sports and entertainment programming. This is a hands-on, collaborative role in a fast-paced environment. You must be a self-starter and be able to work independently and as part of the wider team. Ideal candidates must have a eager eye and ear for intriguing soundbites and images to highlight our dynamic brand and engage new audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Create digitally-optimized promotional content for local news, sports and network entertainment priorities. Write, produce, direct, shoot and edit original material as needed and in combination with provided assets. Work closely with the newsroom, ensuring tight collaboration and support of digital content producer(s) as needed. Write compelling and attention-grabbing copy for a variety of audiences and social media platforms. Closely track market and industry trends. Use research to optimize performance and influence creative choices. Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience with Adobe Premiere or a similar software; must have strong editing skills
• Strong creative writing skills; ideally tailored to social media
• Experience in Adobe Photoshop, Spark, Canva, or a similar software to create and design images for multiple social media feeds
• Experience shooting video with DSLR cameras and basic lighting skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to create ideas and content on your own
• Excellent knowledge of and high-level of interest in news, local sports, current events, and social media trends
• A good understanding of content marketing and content strategy
• Basic experience with social media advertising
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or related field

Must be willing to work weekends and after hours for special events on occasion.  Click Here to Apply

Sales    

Digital Sales Assistant

Fox 13, Fox 13+ and Fox13Seattle.com are looking for an experienced digital sales coordinator to assist with our digital ad campaigns. Position will help assist the Digital Sales Manager and Account Executives.

Duties

• Measure and support successful audience delivery for all digital campaigns.
• Responsible for traffic operations and management for all digital products.
• Responsible for managing creative requests, proofs, and trafficking.
• Reciprocal Support for Digital Sales Manager and Account Executives

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of Google Ad Manager, excellent communication skills, proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Wide Orbit a plus.

Qualifications

1-2 years of successful experience in the digital media industry, Digital Video Advertising and/or Digital Agency/Digital Publisher experience preferred. College degree preferred. Familiarity with basic digital media technology. Excellent presentation skills.  Click Here to Apply

Account Executive 

Fox 13 KCPQ and Fox 13+ KZJO the Fox O&O in Seattle, WA has an opening for an Account Executive with an understanding of the local media landscape, sports, and cross-platform marketing in linear, digital, and sponsorship sales. The Account Executive will be responsible for growing existing business and developing new business to maximize client’s ROI and goals. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Proactively maintain and grow an established list of agency buyers, planners, and direct clients
• Drive new advertising revenue through direct sales across all media platforms
• Oversee and steward all aspects of the account to ensure the schedule runs correctly, meets client’s KPIs and delivers successfully
• Develop marketing solutions and presentations to key decision makers and buyers.
• Establish credible relationship with existing businesses and strong emphasis on developing new business
• Makes virtual or in-person presentations to agency buyers and planners or local advertisers. Books orders and negotiates spot placement and rates based on the parameters for rate negotiations set by sales management and the advertiser parameters for each advertising campaign.
• Prepares quarterly sales revenue budget and target goal and is responsible for achieving budget and sales quotas established with management. Evaluates performance results against goals.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED 

• 5+ years of selling experience at a media company and/or network, plus a strong overall knowledge of the sports marketplace and broadcast media industry
• Experience in selling marketing partnerships with linear, OTT, and digital
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate, negotiate and influence internal and external contacts
• Ability to work independently and have a strong sense of accountability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain business relationships
• Demonstrable knowledge of the local market, Wide Orbit, Nielsen and/or Comscore, qualitative research and available sales and research tools.
• Excellent business development skills, including but not limited to prospecting and cold-calling, lead qualification, handling objections, conceptual selling, client needs analysis, rate negotiation, closing and client relationship management.
• Must be a team player and stay dedicated to achieving results for the good of the organization Click Here to Apply

Engineering

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington has an opening for a maintenance engineer to join our technology team. Our maintenance engineers have a unique mix of solid IT skills as well as television broadcast systems experience due to the variety of systems we use. Troubleshooting ability in IT and video/audio/ASI is a key skill to get systems back online quickly. In this role you will work closely with our news and other departments to keep all news production and broadcast operations running smoothly. Our maintenance engineers maintain everything from transmitter sites, building systems, networking systems, computer systems, IT security, and signal creation and distribution. The is a job with good variety, you will not be bored. If you match these requirements, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular software updates to broadcast systems to keep them up to date.
• Regular health checks of virtual systems in a VMWare environment.
• Network monitoring and scanning of networks to proactively identify problems.
• Maintain, operate and repair equipment. Read and understand line drawings and technical manuals as reference documents to insure optimum operation and performance of equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities as needed to insure optimum operation and performance of the equipment. Reviews preventative maintenance schedules and performs maintenance, inspections and adjustments as needed.
• Do light maintenance like replacing light bulbs, and other repairs to keep our studio and transmitter facilities in good condition.
• Be proactive in identifying underlying problems in the plant and fixing those problems.
• Read and understand station drawings, understand station signal paths, utilize test equipment (oscilloscope, phabrix, spectrum analyzers), terminate wires (coaxial and network), and troubleshoot fiber connections.
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot, analyze, and correct malfunctioning equipment and systems. Diagnose and repair faulty equipment and/or systems down to the lowest practical level. Utilize test equipment, technical manuals and schematic diagrams as part of the diagnostic and troubleshooting process. Affect repairs to return the systems or equipment to service.
• Effectively communicate with and listen to operators, producers, writers, directors, other KCPQ staff and/or clients in order to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in a timely manner.
• Accurately detail and document work, projects, installations, daily repair, and work in progress, to insure information is updated and accurate records are maintained.
• Orders and prioritizes work assignments without supervision to insure smooth operation of the facility.
• Contact vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers as necessary to obtain repair documentation, information and parts as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years IT experience and two to three years’ job experience as a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer. IT certifications desired.

Physical

Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs., frequently bend, kneel, stoop, and reach. Ability to stand for long periods (greater than 1 hr.). Ability to use tools, manipulate small parts and make minute adjustments to controls requiring fine finger movements. High visual acuity.

Other

Ability to work alone and without supervision. Ability to work under deadline and time constraint. Ability to work various hours including nights and weekends.  Click Here to Apply

IT

IT Support Technician

Fox 13 KCPQ, the Fox O&O in Seattle, WA is seeking an IT Support Technician to join our information technology team.  The ideal candidate will assist FOX Technology with technical support of desktop computers, servers, network, applications, and related technology used to operate the television station. Support includes specification, installation, and repair of computer systems and peripherals within established FOX Enterprise Technology standards and guidelines. Activities require interaction with TV station personnel as well as with other members of the FOX Enterprise Technology team to define requirements, deliver against project, and support goals. The position provides one-on-one consultancy to end users as required. The employee in this position also assists in the maintenance and testing of network, servers, and associated equipment. The position’s responsibilities require independent analyses, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. Collaborate closely with Broadcast Engineering providing technical support and oversight of converged platforms. Work is performed with little supervision, requires initiative and good judgment.  Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.  Schedules are subject to change—candidates must be able to work late hours, overnight, weekends.

• Key responsibilities: Includes the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, applications, and related technology within established FTS standards and guidelines. Support a user base of approximately 175 employees. Recommend and perform hardware and software upgrades on systems to ensure security, reliability, performance, and longevity. Ensure systems interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems and Active Directory resources. Deploy new or upgraded technologies as required. Maintain hardware/software inventories for all managed technologies. Support the stations VMware virtual environment Act as station’s Technology Manager backup and assist with maintaining station’s infrastructure.This includes but is not limited to technical support of the station’s servers on the "Primary Active Directory domain" and Broadcast environments. Activities will require interaction with other members of the FOX Enterprise Technology team, Station group and vendors to diagnose and resolve unique, non-recurring problems. All work performed requires initiative, good judgment and must be able to resolve issues and isolate faults methodically. Assist with the creation and maintenance of technical documents used for planning and support of local servers and networks. Must be able to follow defined procedure and processes and to deal with frequent change, and unexpected events. Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and logical reasoning. Must have the ability to learn quickly.
• Includes the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, applications, and related technology within established FTS standards and guidelines.
• Support a user base of approximately 175 employees.
• Recommend and perform hardware and software upgrades on systems to ensure security, reliability, performance, and longevity.
• Ensure systems interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems and Active Directory resources.
• Deploy new or upgraded technologies as required.
• Maintain hardware/software inventories for all managed technologies.
• Support the stations VMware virtual environment
• Act as station’s Technology Manager backup and assist with maintaining station’s infrastructure.This includes but is not limited to technical support of the station’s servers on the "Primary Active Directory domain" and Broadcast environments.
• This includes but is not limited to technical support of the station’s servers on the "Primary Active Directory domain" and Broadcast environments.
• Activities will require interaction with other members of the FOX Enterprise Technology team, Station group and vendors to diagnose and resolve unique, non-recurring problems.
• All work performed requires initiative, good judgment and must be able to resolve issues and isolate faults methodically.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of technical documents used for planning and support of local servers and networks.
• Must be able to follow defined procedure and processes and to deal with frequent change, and unexpected events.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and logical reasoning. Must have the ability to learn quickly.
• Experience working with the following technologies is required: Networking: Basic IP networking and troubleshooting. OS: VMware, MS/Windows Server 2012 (and greater) and MS Windows 10.  Hardware Platforms: HP Desktop, HPE ProLiant Servers, Tablets and Smartphones, Cisco Switches. Applications/Software: MS Office, Veeam, BackupExec, Ghost (or equivalent), OKTA, AWS workstations, CrowdStrike, ServiceNow, Tanium.  Click Here to Apply
• Networking: Basic IP networking and troubleshooting.
• OS: VMware, MS/Windows Server 2012 (and greater) and MS Windows 10. 
• Hardware Platforms: HP Desktop, HPE ProLiant Servers, Tablets and Smartphones, Cisco Switches.
• Applications/Software: MS Office, Veeam, BackupExec, Ghost (or equivalent), OKTA, AWS workstations, CrowdStrike, ServiceNow, Tanium.  Click Here to Apply

Information Technology Manager

Fox Television Stations seeks an experienced Information Technology Manager. The ideal candidate will assist FOX Technology with technical support of desktop computers, servers, network, applications, and related technology used to operate the television station. Support includes specification, installation, and repair of computer systems and peripherals within established FOX Enterprise Technology standards and guidelines. Activities require interaction with TV station personnel as well as with other members of the FOX Enterprise Technology team to define requirements and deliver against project and support goals. The position provides one-on-one consultancy to end users as required. The employee in this position also assists in the maintenance and testing of network, servers and associated equipment. The position’s responsibilities require independent analyses, effective communication and problem solving skills. Collaborate closely with Broadcast Engineering providing technical support and oversight of converged platforms. Work is performed with little supervision, requires initiative and good judgment.  Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.  Schedules are subject to change - candidates must be able to work late hours, overnight, weekends.  Bachelor's Degree plus four years related experience is required.

Responsibilities: 

• Installation, configuration, and ongoing support of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software within established standards and guidelines.
• Work with vendors to resolve technical problems as necessary.
• Work with others in Technology and Engineering community as appropriate to determine and resolve problems and/or meeting project objectives.
• Works with numerous hardware, software and network products in a multi-layered distributed computing environment.
• Enforces company policies regarding security, privacy, and data loss prevention.
• Ensure desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems including associated file servers, email servers, Internet, news management, broadcast servers and business systems.
• Orient staff on use of hardware, software, and security as needed.
• Recommends and performs upgrades on systems to ensure reliability, performance and longevity.
• Assist with the procurement of hardware and software.
• Maintain network infrastructure and integration with general guidance.
• Maintain records, audits trails, and documentation to support policy and procedure and contribute to the general operating efficiency of the job.
• Develop procedures and/or processes to manage workload.
• Participate in corporate governance programs as required by policy.
• Assist with support and deployment of telecom infrastructure.

Skills Required: 

In depth technical familiarity on the deployment, support and effective use of standard technologies including, but not limited to:

Technical:

• Virtualization (VMWare), SAN Storage (HPE, NetApp, and Isilon)
• Microsoft Windows 10 and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Systems and components for servers, workstations, and laptop computers.
• Windows File Servers (2012 and newer)
• Cloud Services - Amazon EC2 Compute, S3 Storage & Workspaces.
• Backup software (Backup-Exec, Veeam, Rubrik, etc.)
• Network printers and multi-function-devices.
• Diagnostic tools for PC’s and networks.
• DHCP and DNS
• Principles of NAC Appliances and End-point protection software (CrowdStrike and Tanium)
• Telephony PBX / VOIP – Cisco Call Manager
• Knowledgeable in security protocol and remediation
• Knowledgeable on collaboration applications (Slack, Box, Quip, LastPass, and Zoom)
• Knowledgeable on Switching (Cisco and Arista) and Firewalls (Palo Alto) is desirable
• Knowledgeable in broadcast systems (Avid, Grass Valley, BitCentral) is desirable

Conceptual:

• Independent leader, able to work autonomously with little to no supervision
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized and methodical.
• Show initiative and follow-up to insure successful results.
• Flexible and agile to respond to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule as required by the stations business needs including extended hours, weekends and holidays.  Click Here to Apply

Human Resources

Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director Fox 13 KCPQ/Fox 13+ KZJO, Seattle.  If you like local news, care about your community and want to work in a fast-paced environment with a motivated, can-do team, then this is the job for you.  At Fox 13 Seattle, we are striving to be the best media outlet in the Pacific Northwest and the best place to work as well. The Human Resources Director is a key member of the Executive Team. If this sounds like the match for you, come and join us!  

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an exceptional leader to perform all the duties of an HR Director. Responsibilities include performing all generalist duties for this Fox Owned and Operated duopoly (KCPQ/KZJO) in Seattle.

Job requirements include:

• Managing the Stations’ employee relations and employment programs and initiatives.
• Recruiting/applicant tracking, on-boarding new employees, performance management and performance evaluation administration.
• Administration of FMLA, worker’s compensation, policy administration, and affirmative action compliance and monitoring.
• Assisting in employee programs including HR training and employee engagement events
• The Human Resources Director will work in concert with Station management and Corporate Human Resources to ensure that all employment regulatory requirements are met and all company policies are adhered to.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned.
• Knowledge and experience working with the OFCCP regulations is a plus.

Position requires at least three years HR Management experience, Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Organizational Development or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Required skill set includes effective written/verbal communications, creative problem solving and conflict management, and expert computer skills (ATS, HRIS, Workday, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, and JDE, a plus).

This is a high volume and hands-on administrative position. Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to develop solid collaborative relationships with all levels of staff. Must possess excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills. Must work efficiently under specific time constraints and be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Some weekends, holidays and varied hours may be required.  Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid driver’s license and be able to drive. Local/national travel may be required.  Salary expectations and resume required.

FOX Television Station group is a great place to work.  We offer a generous benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement and 15 vacations days in the first year.  Click Here to Apply

To apply for a specific open position, click the link following each posting or go to https://www.q13fox.com/fox-13-seattle-jobs

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. 

KCPQ/KZJO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/M/F/Disabled/Veterans

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Job Opportunities at KCPQ-TV FOX 13, KZJO-TV FOX 13+ & FOX13Seattle.com

News

Photographer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the FOX O&O duopoly in Seattle is seeking a photojournalist with experience to join our news team. The primary role of the photojournalist is to be an NPPA-style visual storyteller. This role will shoot, co-produce, edit, and present images with sound for multiple platforms including television, digital, and social media.  As a news photojournalist, you must be a go-getter.  This position requires the ability to go live in breaking news situations and multi-task by shooting video, editing, and feeding raw and edited material. Must be willing to conduct interviews on your own including man-on-the-street and "go live" as a performer in breaking news situations.  The successful candidate must have an understanding of bonded cellular technology and live truck operations, experience operating ENG/KU/IP vehicles and equipment is preferred.  Must be able to use field lighting to produce well-lit content, as needed.  Experience with non-linear editing equipment, such as Edius and/or Adobe Premiere is required.  Experience with Sony XDCam Camera format is a plus.  FAA license to operate a drone is a plus.  Knowledge of iNews and desktop editing are preferred. Some writing and voiceover experience is also desirable/preferred.  Perform other duties as assigned.

You must be a self-motivated, creative storyteller with strong shooting and editing skills on multiple platforms.  The successful candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience, as a photojournalist/editor in a television news department. A willingness and ability to travel for story assignments, including international travel is also desirable. The news is a 24/7 world, and we’ll work with you on a regular work schedule that could occasionally change to fit the needs for mornings, nights, weekends or holidays. Must have a valid credit card, valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.  Click Here to Apply

Editor

FOX 13 and FOX 13+ the FOX O&O Duopoly in Seattle is seeking a dynamic video editor to join our news team. We are looking for someone who will do more than just lay shots onto a timeline. The successful candidate will be a collaborator who transcends all newsroom workgroups – to ensure our stories come to life with the best possible visuals. We are seeking an editor who is familiar with a diverse array of video editing techniques. For example – video used in a fast-paced nightly sportscast will be cut differently than a serious 3-camera anchor interview. What’s more – your work will be showcased in a variety of media: television newscasts, digital media, specials & documentaries, and social media posts.

Our editing team uses Edius to cut video, but experience on similar non-linear editing platforms like Avid or Final Cut is also acceptable. You should be familiar with basic journalistic editing functions, as well as advanced techniques and effects that can enhance traditional video. This would include products in the Adobe Suite. The successful candidate will possess superior editorial judgement, work well in a deadline-driven environment, and be capable of editing video quickly, accurately and creatively. This is a full time position with a regular shift schedule, but the news is a 24/7 world that could include different hours or shifts if warranted for breaking news, special coverage, vacation relief or holidays.  Click Here to Apply

Anchor/Reporter

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington is seeking an Anchor/Reporter to join our news team. The ideal candidate will possess strong presentation skills with the ability to enterprise unique stories as well as cover breaking and hard news.  Strong live skills are required.  The candidate will display professionalism and personality both on and off air.  This position requires a strong work ethic, broad knowledge of current affairs and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.  In addition, this anchor/reporter must develop sources, and pitch compelling, enterprise stories.  Candidate must have proven presence on social media and be as comfortable in the social media world as they are in broadcasting.   The candidate must operate with a high degree of journalistic ethics, emotional intelligence and must demonstrated ability to develop and nurture a natural connection to people and the community.

You must be a self-starter with a great attitude and a desire to win.  We require that you are able to work independently in a high pressure, fast-paced environment, gathering information to discern the news worthiness of events. When anchoring, you should be engaging with your co-anchors and the viewer. You should be able to go off-script in breaking news situations and not worry about a TelePrompTer. When reporting, you will research thoroughly, write clearly, and produce stories that are compelling and memorable. You must be a voracious news consumer, engaged in our community and participate in station sponsored events.  Other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Four-year college degree, with emphasis in Journalism or Communications preferred.  Prefer a minimum of five years’ experience at a local television broadcast media outlet as an anchor/reporter producing and delivering local content.  Must have excellent editorial judgment and have the ability to produce content on all newsroom platforms, including television, online, and social media.  Must have strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and interviewees. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours, shifts and shows; early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays may be required.  Must have valid credit card and driver's license.  Click Here to Apply

Photographer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the FOX O&O duopoly in Seattle is seeking a photojournalist with experience to join our news team. The primary role of the photojournalist is to be an NPPA-style visual storyteller. This role will shoot, co-produce, edit, and present images with sound for multiple platforms including television, digital, and social media.  As a news photojournalist, you must be a go-getter.  This position requires the ability to go live in breaking news situations and multi-task by shooting video, editing, and feeding raw and edited material. Must be willing to conduct interviews on your own including man-on-the-street and "go live" as a performer in breaking news situations.  The successful candidate must have an understanding of bonded cellular technology and live truck operations, experience operating ENG/KU/IP vehicles and equipment is preferred.  Must be able to use field lighting to produce well-lit content, as needed.  Experience with non-linear editing equipment, such as Edius and/or Adobe Premiere is required.  Experience with Sony XDCam Camera format is a plus.  FAA license to operate a drone is a plus.  Knowledge of iNews and desktop editing are preferred. Some writing and voiceover experience is also desirable/preferred.  Perform other duties as assigned.

You must be a self-motivated, creative storyteller with strong shooting and editing skills on multiple platforms.  The successful candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience, as a photojournalist/editor in a television news department. A willingness and ability to travel for story assignments, including international travel is also desirable. The news is a 24/7 world, and we’ll work with you on a regular work schedule that could occasionally change to fit the needs for mornings, nights, weekends or holidays. Must have a valid credit card, valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record. Click Here to Apply

Feature Reporter/Morning Show Host

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox Television Stations Owned & Operated duopoly in Seattle, is seeking an experienced on-air personality to serve as a feature reporter and program host for "Good Day Seattle." The individual will be a true chameleon who is equally comfortable in the field and in the studio. A few days per week, this person will be roving in the field at entertainment and community events in the Puget Sound region. Other days, they could be inside the studio hosting the 10am hour with the other primary hosts. The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of pitching and booking their own live shots, and maintaining a calendar of coverage so the whole morning team is organized.

The successful candidate should be an excellent live interviewer, who is able to engage with a diverse array of interview subjects. They should be able to handle impromptu moments on TV naturally, and be flexible with the way morning TV can change at a moment’s notice. The reporter/host should be equally adept at hosting live and taped programs from a studio and using TelePrompTer. Even though this role is not primarily a hard news role, a strong understanding of journalistic tenants is required.  Click Here to Apply

Morning Show Producer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox Television Stations Owned & Operated duopoly in Seattle, is seeking a dynamic morning show producer to help launch and produce a brand new one-hour morning show called "Studio 13" that airs 10-11am as part of the bigger "Good Day Seattle" franchise. "Studio 13" will be an equal mix of lifestyle stories, live interviews, studio demonstrations, local entertainment, and daily news. The producer will work with an EP and other staff to craft a show that highlights the best that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. This individual will harness the talents of the on-air personalities and studio crew to develop a unique morning program. The producer will be the primary "booker" for the morning shift. They must develop working relationships with outside community members, including PR agencies, marketing firms, and local municipalities to secure guest interviews and segment bookings. The producer will be a key member of the morning show team, while thriving as an independent worker who can contribute to the larger picture.

The successful candidate should be a veteran producer who understands the nuances of morning TV. They should be equally adept at covering hard news, as well as shining a spotlight on lighter, more fun feature segments. The producer should be able to manage a rundown like a pro and should thrive in a control room setting. They will always be anticipating "moments" that can make the program shine – whether banter from the hosts, or a compelling live interview or segment. The candidate must be a terrific writer, who can write clear copy for broadcast and digital platforms. This is a producing position on our morning newscast, but the news industry is a 24/7 world that could include occasional other shifts as the needs of the newsroom warrant.  Click Here to Apply

Executive Producer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the FOX O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington, is looking for an executive producer for our dayside team. Our executive producers are leaders, coaches and top tier journalists. The EP will oversee and manage news personnel who contribute to our early evening newscasts. The EP leads editorial calls, manages rundowns, approves scripts, and contributes to other newsroom planning. The EP will directly supervise a team of producers, associate producers and writers at FOX 13. Executive Producers are part of the FOX 13 News management team, which is part of the newsroom leadership at the station. As a manager, the EP will supervise administrative functions within the newsroom, such as schedules and employee reviews.

The executive producer should be well versed in the development and execution of local newscasts. They should also have a strong digital footprint, and understand how to leverage content in the digital space to enhance the broadcast product and vice versa. The executive producer should have exceptional news judgment, as well as strong writing and copy editing abilities. The successful candidate should be an extraordinary "people manager" who can challenge the staff to perform at their highest levels every day. This is a dayside EP position, but the news is a 24/7 world, so we will work with you to manage a schedule that could occasionally include longer hours or additional shifts, as the news cycle warrants. Click Here to Apply

Anchor/Reporter

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington is seeking an Anchor/Reporter to join our news team. The ideal candidate will possess strong presentation skills with the ability to enterprise unique stories as well as cover breaking and hard news.  Strong live skills are required.  The candidate will display professionalism and personality both on and off air.  This position requires a strong work ethic, broad knowledge of current affairs and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.  In addition, this anchor/reporter must develop sources, and pitch compelling, enterprise stories.  Candidate must have proven presence on social media and be as comfortable in the social media world as they are in broadcasting.   The candidate must operate with a high degree of journalistic ethics, emotional intelligence and must demonstrated ability to develop and nurture a natural connection to people and the community.

You must be a self-starter with a great attitude and a desire to win.  We require that you are able to work independently in a high pressure, fast-paced environment, gathering information to discern the news worthiness of events. When anchoring, you should be engaging with your co-anchors and the viewer. You should be able to go off-script in breaking news situations and not worry about a TelePrompTer. When reporting, you will research thoroughly, write clearly, and produce stories that are compelling and memorable. You must be a voracious news consumer, engaged in our community and participate in station sponsored events.  Other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Four-year college degree, with emphasis in Journalism or Communications preferred.  Prefer a minimum of five years’ experience at a local television broadcast media outlet as an anchor/reporter producing and delivering local content.  Must have excellent editorial judgment and have the ability to produce content on all newsroom platforms, including television, online, and social media.  Must have strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and interviewees. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours, shifts and shows; early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays may be required.  Must have valid credit card and driver's license.  Click Here to Apply

Marketing/Creative Services

Digital Marketing Producer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+ is hiring a Digital Marketing Producer to be a part of our award-winning Marketing & Creative Services team in Seattle, Washington. This position must be up to speed on all the latest digital trends/platforms and have a passion (plus the skills) to produce compelling, attention grabbing promotional content supporting our news, sports and entertainment programming. This is a hands-on, collaborative role in a fast-paced environment. You must be a self-starter and be able to work independently and as part of the wider team. Ideal candidates must have a eager eye and ear for intriguing soundbites and images to highlight our dynamic brand and engage new audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Create digitally-optimized promotional content for local news, sports and network entertainment priorities. Write, produce, direct, shoot and edit original material as needed and in combination with provided assets. Work closely with the newsroom, ensuring tight collaboration and support of digital content producer(s) as needed. Write compelling and attention-grabbing copy for a variety of audiences and social media platforms. Closely track market and industry trends. Use research to optimize performance and influence creative choices. Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience with Adobe Premiere or a similar software; must have strong editing skills
• Strong creative writing skills; ideally tailored to social media
• Experience in Adobe Photoshop, Spark, Canva, or a similar software to create and design images for multiple social media feeds
• Experience shooting video with DSLR cameras and basic lighting skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to create ideas and content on your own
• Excellent knowledge of and high-level of interest in news, local sports, current events, and social media trends
• A good understanding of content marketing and content strategy
• Basic experience with social media advertising
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications or related field

Must be willing to work weekends and after hours for special events on occasion.  Click Here to Apply

Sales    

Digital Sales Assistant

Fox 13, Fox 13+ and Fox13Seattle.com are looking for an experienced digital sales coordinator to assist with our digital ad campaigns. Position will help assist the Digital Sales Manager and Account Executives.

Duties

• Measure and support successful audience delivery for all digital campaigns.
• Responsible for traffic operations and management for all digital products.
• Responsible for managing creative requests, proofs, and trafficking.
• Reciprocal Support for Digital Sales Manager and Account Executives

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of Google Ad Manager, excellent communication skills, proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Wide Orbit a plus.

Qualifications

1-2 years of successful experience in the digital media industry, Digital Video Advertising and/or Digital Agency/Digital Publisher experience preferred. College degree preferred. Familiarity with basic digital media technology. Excellent presentation skills.  Click Here to Apply

Account Executive 

Fox 13 KCPQ and Fox 13+ KZJO the Fox O&O in Seattle, WA has an opening for an Account Executive with an understanding of the local media landscape, sports, and cross-platform marketing in linear, digital, and sponsorship sales. The Account Executive will be responsible for growing existing business and developing new business to maximize client’s ROI and goals. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Proactively maintain and grow an established list of agency buyers, planners, and direct clients
• Drive new advertising revenue through direct sales across all media platforms
• Oversee and steward all aspects of the account to ensure the schedule runs correctly, meets client’s KPIs and delivers successfully
• Develop marketing solutions and presentations to key decision makers and buyers.
• Establish credible relationship with existing businesses and strong emphasis on developing new business
• Makes virtual or in-person presentations to agency buyers and planners or local advertisers. Books orders and negotiates spot placement and rates based on the parameters for rate negotiations set by sales management and the advertiser parameters for each advertising campaign.
• Prepares quarterly sales revenue budget and target goal and is responsible for achieving budget and sales quotas established with management. Evaluates performance results against goals.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED 

• 5+ years of selling experience at a media company and/or network, plus a strong overall knowledge of the sports marketplace and broadcast media industry
• Experience in selling marketing partnerships with linear, OTT, and digital
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate, negotiate and influence internal and external contacts
• Ability to work independently and have a strong sense of accountability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain business relationships
• Demonstrable knowledge of the local market, Wide Orbit, Nielsen and/or Comscore, qualitative research and available sales and research tools.
• Excellent business development skills, including but not limited to prospecting and cold-calling, lead qualification, handling objections, conceptual selling, client needs analysis, rate negotiation, closing and client relationship management.
• Must be a team player and stay dedicated to achieving results for the good of the organization Click Here to Apply

Engineering

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington has an opening for a maintenance engineer to join our technology team. Our maintenance engineers have a unique mix of solid IT skills as well as television broadcast systems experience due to the variety of systems we use. Troubleshooting ability in IT and video/audio/ASI is a key skill to get systems back online quickly. In this role you will work closely with our news and other departments to keep all news production and broadcast operations running smoothly. Our maintenance engineers maintain everything from transmitter sites, building systems, networking systems, computer systems, IT security, and signal creation and distribution. The is a job with good variety, you will not be bored. If you match these requirements, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular software updates to broadcast systems to keep them up to date.
• Regular health checks of virtual systems in a VMWare environment.
• Network monitoring and scanning of networks to proactively identify problems.
• Maintain, operate and repair equipment. Read and understand line drawings and technical manuals as reference documents to insure optimum operation and performance of equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities as needed to insure optimum operation and performance of the equipment. Reviews preventative maintenance schedules and performs maintenance, inspections and adjustments as needed.
• Do light maintenance like replacing light bulbs, and other repairs to keep our studio and transmitter facilities in good condition.
• Be proactive in identifying underlying problems in the plant and fixing those problems.
• Read and understand station drawings, understand station signal paths, utilize test equipment (oscilloscope, phabrix, spectrum analyzers), terminate wires (coaxial and network), and troubleshoot fiber connections.
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot, analyze, and correct malfunctioning equipment and systems. Diagnose and repair faulty equipment and/or systems down to the lowest practical level. Utilize test equipment, technical manuals and schematic diagrams as part of the diagnostic and troubleshooting process. Affect repairs to return the systems or equipment to service.
• Effectively communicate with and listen to operators, producers, writers, directors, other KCPQ staff and/or clients in order to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in a timely manner.
• Accurately detail and document work, projects, installations, daily repair, and work in progress, to insure information is updated and accurate records are maintained.
• Orders and prioritizes work assignments without supervision to insure smooth operation of the facility.
• Contact vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers as necessary to obtain repair documentation, information and parts as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years IT experience and two to three years’ job experience as a Broadcast Maintenance Engineer. IT certifications desired.

Physical

Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs., frequently bend, kneel, stoop, and reach. Ability to stand for long periods (greater than 1 hr.). Ability to use tools, manipulate small parts and make minute adjustments to controls requiring fine finger movements. High visual acuity.

Other

Ability to work alone and without supervision. Ability to work under deadline and time constraint. Ability to work various hours including nights and weekends.  Click Here to Apply

IT

IT Support Technician

Fox 13 KCPQ, the Fox O&O in Seattle, WA is seeking an IT Support Technician to join our information technology team.  The ideal candidate will assist FOX Technology with technical support of desktop computers, servers, network, applications, and related technology used to operate the television station. Support includes specification, installation, and repair of computer systems and peripherals within established FOX Enterprise Technology standards and guidelines. Activities require interaction with TV station personnel as well as with other members of the FOX Enterprise Technology team to define requirements, deliver against project, and support goals. The position provides one-on-one consultancy to end users as required. The employee in this position also assists in the maintenance and testing of network, servers, and associated equipment. The position’s responsibilities require independent analyses, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. Collaborate closely with Broadcast Engineering providing technical support and oversight of converged platforms. Work is performed with little supervision, requires initiative and good judgment.  Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.  Schedules are subject to change—candidates must be able to work late hours, overnight, weekends.

• Key responsibilities: Includes the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, applications, and related technology within established FTS standards and guidelines. Support a user base of approximately 175 employees. Recommend and perform hardware and software upgrades on systems to ensure security, reliability, performance, and longevity. Ensure systems interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems and Active Directory resources. Deploy new or upgraded technologies as required. Maintain hardware/software inventories for all managed technologies. Support the stations VMware virtual environment Act as station’s Technology Manager backup and assist with maintaining station’s infrastructure.This includes but is not limited to technical support of the station’s servers on the "Primary Active Directory domain" and Broadcast environments. Activities will require interaction with other members of the FOX Enterprise Technology team, Station group and vendors to diagnose and resolve unique, non-recurring problems. All work performed requires initiative, good judgment and must be able to resolve issues and isolate faults methodically. Assist with the creation and maintenance of technical documents used for planning and support of local servers and networks. Must be able to follow defined procedure and processes and to deal with frequent change, and unexpected events. Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and logical reasoning. Must have the ability to learn quickly.
• Includes the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, applications, and related technology within established FTS standards and guidelines.
• Support a user base of approximately 175 employees.
• Recommend and perform hardware and software upgrades on systems to ensure security, reliability, performance, and longevity.
• Ensure systems interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems and Active Directory resources.
• Deploy new or upgraded technologies as required.
• Maintain hardware/software inventories for all managed technologies.
• Support the stations VMware virtual environment
• Act as station’s Technology Manager backup and assist with maintaining station’s infrastructure.This includes but is not limited to technical support of the station’s servers on the "Primary Active Directory domain" and Broadcast environments.
• This includes but is not limited to technical support of the station’s servers on the "Primary Active Directory domain" and Broadcast environments.
• Activities will require interaction with other members of the FOX Enterprise Technology team, Station group and vendors to diagnose and resolve unique, non-recurring problems.
• All work performed requires initiative, good judgment and must be able to resolve issues and isolate faults methodically.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of technical documents used for planning and support of local servers and networks.
• Must be able to follow defined procedure and processes and to deal with frequent change, and unexpected events.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment and logical reasoning. Must have the ability to learn quickly.
• Experience working with the following technologies is required: Networking: Basic IP networking and troubleshooting. OS: VMware, MS/Windows Server 2012 (and greater) and MS Windows 10.  Hardware Platforms: HP Desktop, HPE ProLiant Servers, Tablets and Smartphones, Cisco Switches. Applications/Software: MS Office, Veeam, BackupExec, Ghost (or equivalent), OKTA, AWS workstations, CrowdStrike, ServiceNow, Tanium.  Click Here to Apply
• Networking: Basic IP networking and troubleshooting.
• OS: VMware, MS/Windows Server 2012 (and greater) and MS Windows 10. 
• Hardware Platforms: HP Desktop, HPE ProLiant Servers, Tablets and Smartphones, Cisco Switches.
• Applications/Software: MS Office, Veeam, BackupExec, Ghost (or equivalent), OKTA, AWS workstations, CrowdStrike, ServiceNow, Tanium.  Click Here to Apply

Information Technology Manager

Fox Television Stations seeks an experienced Information Technology Manager. The ideal candidate will assist FOX Technology with technical support of desktop computers, servers, network, applications, and related technology used to operate the television station. Support includes specification, installation, and repair of computer systems and peripherals within established FOX Enterprise Technology standards and guidelines. Activities require interaction with TV station personnel as well as with other members of the FOX Enterprise Technology team to define requirements and deliver against project and support goals. The position provides one-on-one consultancy to end users as required. The employee in this position also assists in the maintenance and testing of network, servers and associated equipment. The position’s responsibilities require independent analyses, effective communication and problem solving skills. Collaborate closely with Broadcast Engineering providing technical support and oversight of converged platforms. Work is performed with little supervision, requires initiative and good judgment.  Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.  Schedules are subject to change - candidates must be able to work late hours, overnight, weekends.  Bachelor's Degree plus four years related experience is required.

Responsibilities: 

• Installation, configuration, and ongoing support of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software within established standards and guidelines.
• Work with vendors to resolve technical problems as necessary.
• Work with others in Technology and Engineering community as appropriate to determine and resolve problems and/or meeting project objectives.
• Works with numerous hardware, software and network products in a multi-layered distributed computing environment.
• Enforces company policies regarding security, privacy, and data loss prevention.
• Ensure desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems including associated file servers, email servers, Internet, news management, broadcast servers and business systems.
• Orient staff on use of hardware, software, and security as needed.
• Recommends and performs upgrades on systems to ensure reliability, performance and longevity.
• Assist with the procurement of hardware and software.
• Maintain network infrastructure and integration with general guidance.
• Maintain records, audits trails, and documentation to support policy and procedure and contribute to the general operating efficiency of the job.
• Develop procedures and/or processes to manage workload.
• Participate in corporate governance programs as required by policy.
• Assist with support and deployment of telecom infrastructure.

Skills Required: 

In depth technical familiarity on the deployment, support and effective use of standard technologies including, but not limited to:

Technical:

• Virtualization (VMWare), SAN Storage (HPE, NetApp, and Isilon)
• Microsoft Windows 10 and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Systems and components for servers, workstations, and laptop computers.
• Windows File Servers (2012 and newer)
• Cloud Services - Amazon EC2 Compute, S3 Storage & Workspaces.
• Backup software (Backup-Exec, Veeam, Rubrik, etc.)
• Network printers and multi-function-devices.
• Diagnostic tools for PC’s and networks.
• DHCP and DNS
• Principles of NAC Appliances and End-point protection software (CrowdStrike and Tanium)
• Telephony PBX / VOIP – Cisco Call Manager
• Knowledgeable in security protocol and remediation
• Knowledgeable on collaboration applications (Slack, Box, Quip, LastPass, and Zoom)
• Knowledgeable on Switching (Cisco and Arista) and Firewalls (Palo Alto) is desirable
• Knowledgeable in broadcast systems (Avid, Grass Valley, BitCentral) is desirable

Conceptual:

• Independent leader, able to work autonomously with little to no supervision
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized and methodical.
• Show initiative and follow-up to insure successful results.
• Flexible and agile to respond to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule as required by the stations business needs including extended hours, weekends and holidays.  Click Here to Apply

Human Resources

Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director Fox 13 KCPQ/Fox 13+ KZJO, Seattle.  If you like local news, care about your community and want to work in a fast-paced environment with a motivated, can-do team, then this is the job for you.  At Fox 13 Seattle, we are striving to be the best media outlet in the Pacific Northwest and the best place to work as well. The Human Resources Director is a key member of the Executive Team. If this sounds like the match for you, come and join us!  

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an exceptional leader to perform all the duties of an HR Director. Responsibilities include performing all generalist duties for this Fox Owned and Operated duopoly (KCPQ/KZJO) in Seattle.

Job requirements include:

• Managing the Stations’ employee relations and employment programs and initiatives.
• Recruiting/applicant tracking, on-boarding new employees, performance management and performance evaluation administration.
• Administration of FMLA, worker’s compensation, policy administration, and affirmative action compliance and monitoring.
• Assisting in employee programs including HR training and employee engagement events
• The Human Resources Director will work in concert with Station management and Corporate Human Resources to ensure that all employment regulatory requirements are met and all company policies are adhered to.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned.
• Knowledge and experience working with the OFCCP regulations is a plus.

Position requires at least three years HR Management experience, Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Organizational Development or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Required skill set includes effective written/verbal communications, creative problem solving and conflict management, and expert computer skills (ATS, HRIS, Workday, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, and JDE, a plus).

This is a high volume and hands-on administrative position. Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to develop solid collaborative relationships with all levels of staff. Must possess excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills. Must work efficiently under specific time constraints and be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Some weekends, holidays and varied hours may be required.  Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid driver’s license and be able to drive. Local/national travel may be required.  Salary expectations and resume required.

FOX Television Station group is a great place to work.  We offer a generous benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement and 15 vacations days in the first year.  Click Here to Apply

To apply for a specific open position, click the link following each posting or go to https://www.q13fox.com/fox-13-seattle-jobs

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KCPQ/KZJO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/M/F/Disabled/Veterans

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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