Jobs At FOX 13, FOX 13+ and FOX13Seattle.com
Job Opportunities at KCPQ-TV FOX 13, KZJO-TV FOX 13+ & FOX13Seattle.com
Job Summary
The entry level Human Resources Generalist plays a supporting role in managing various human resources tasks. This includes participating in various phases of the employee lifecycle, aiding in recruitment efforts, maintaining employee records, managing benefits and leave administration, as well as overseeing payroll and HR Information System (HRIS) administration. Additionally, this role involves providing administrative assistance to the Regional Director of Human Resources, the HR department, and other company employees as required.
Responsibilities
• Verify and maintain the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of data in HR Information System (HRIS), specifically Workday.
• Identify and resolve any issues with Workday, coordinating with the Information Systems (IS) department as necessary.
• Help ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures, as well as compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including the management of labor law postings and required reporting.
• Collaborate with management to review and update job descriptions to align with evolving business requirements.
• Aid in the recruitment process by identifying potential candidates, conducting preliminary screenings, organizing interviews, and performing reference checks.
• Oversee new employee orientations and onboarding procedures, ensuring all relevant information is updated in the company's records.
• Confirm that all employment-related prerequisites are fulfilled; generate and keep up with all necessary personnel documentation whether on paper, in the HRIS, or in electronic formats.
• Manage the I-9 verification process, ensuring that forms are completed accurately and timely, documentation is verified, and all files are maintained and audited as required.
• Act as a connector between employees and the benefits department to address any inquiries or issues related to employee benefits.
• Support the administration of leave policies, handling the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork, and managing cases related to disability.
• Provide assistance with the performance appraisal process, addressing employee relations matters, and processing terminations.
• Organize various appointments and events, including meetings, interviews, and company activities.
• Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
• The ideal candidate will exhibit strong business ethics with a commitment to confidentiality.
• They should possess outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, as well as excellent interpersonal and customer service capabilities.
• This position will require strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills are essential, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively in a high-speed setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint, is also required.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is also necessary.
• Experience with WorkDay is a plus.
Education
• A college degree preferred, ideally with a focus on human resources or a related discipline, or an equivalent experience.
NEWS
The Weather Anchor is responsible for analyzing weather data, providing accurate current conditions, and forecasting in an engaging manner for broadcast and digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize weather equipment to craft and present weather segments.
- Communicate weather reports clearly with proper language and on-camera presence.
- Engage with audiences on social media and digital channels.
- Convey urgent weather updates effectively to the public.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest in weather technology.
- Collaborate with newsroom staff for content creation and participate proactively in a team setting.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in weather-related technology and newsroom operations.
- Skilled in delivering unscripted commentary and working under pressure.
- Strong journalistic ethics and effective communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and collaborate.
Education & Experience:
- Preferred 5+ years as a weather anchor and a related bachelor's degree.
- AMS Seal or NWS certification is desirable, along with severe weather forecasting experience.
FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the Fox O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington is seeking a News 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. Candidates 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 demonstrate the 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.
A minimum of five years’ experience at a local television broadcast media outlet as an anchor/reporter producing and delivering local content is preferred. Must have excellent editorial judgment and have the ability to produce content on all newsroom platforms, including television and digital media. Must have strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and interviewees. This is a full-time position with a regular schedule, but the news is a 24/7 environment which could mean occasional other shifts as news events or staffing needs warrant. Must have valid credit card and driver's license.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $105,000.00-117,000.00 annually for Washington. 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.
KCPQ-TV and KZJO-TV, the FOX O&O duopoly in Seattle, Washington, is seeking an on-air general assignment News Reporter who is passionate about breaking news, enterprise reporting, and dynamic storytelling. If you are an experienced news reporter who can deliver a great live shot, we’d like to see your reel. The candidate must want to own the big story and develop sources. This position requires the ability to effectively break news online and on social media, while also delivering live and taped reports to our TV viewers. The news reporter should also be a top-notch writer, who can carefully match words to video and other visual elements.
The successful candidate should have about five years’ experience on camera in a mid-to-large level TV market. Our news reporters possess the highest standards of journalistic integrity in a major American television market. Accuracy and fairness in news reporting is a must – both online and on television.
The successful candidate should have extensive experience in live reporting during breaking news and other unscripted situations. The ability to edit or shoot video is an added bonus, but not a deal-breaker. This is a full-time position with a regular shift and schedule, but the news is a 24/7 world and that could occasionally include other shifts as breaking news or staffing changes warrant. Must possess a valid credit card and driver's license.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work independently in a high pressure, fast-paced environment, gathering information to discern the newsworthiness of events.
- Excellent editorial judgment and the ability to produce content on all newsroom platforms including television, online, and social media.
- Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and interviewees.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, shifts and shows; early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
- Must have a valid credit card and driver's license.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
- Regularly stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $85,000.00-95,000.00 annually for Washington. 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.
FOX is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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