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Talent - FOX 17 NEWS

Weeknights
Sunday from 10:00-10:30p.m, and Monday through Thursday from 10-11:00p.m., tune in to FOX 17 NEWS AT TEN with anchors Christian Frank and Michele DeSelms, sports director Brent Ashcroft and weather with Chief Meteorologist Peter Chan.

Weekends
Friday and Saturday from 10-11:00p.m. tune in to FOX 17 NEWS AT TEN with weekend anchors Mike Avery, sports with Tim Doty and weather with Meteorologist Kevin Craig.

Mornings
Weekday mornings Monday through Friday from 6:00a.m.-8:00a.m. tune in to FOX 17 MORNING NEWS with anchor Sarah Brodhead, and weather with Meteorologist Jon Shaner.

To learn more about your favorite FOX 17 anchors and reporters, click here.

Market Info

In March 1982, WWMA-TV went on air. In February 1983, a group of additional shareholders bought control of the station effective April 1, 1983. On August 15, 1983, the call letters changed to WXMI. In May 1989, a New York-based company headed by Robert Dudley purchased the stock of WXMI.

In 1987, WXMI signed an affiliation agreement with the FOX Broadcasting Company, making WXMI a charter FOX television station.

In June 1998, Emmis Broadcasting Company of New York purchased the stock of WXMI. Emmis then traded WXMI to Tribune Broadcasting Company --- a leading media company with operations in television and radio broadcasting, publishing, education and interactive ventures.

FOX 17 WXMI is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which is in the 39th largest market in the United States. FOX 17's designated market area (DMA) is Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.

Public File

FOX 17 WXMI's public file is located at:
3117 Plaza Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Inspections may be conducted between 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m, Monday through Friday. If you have more questions regarding this please contact the station during normal business hours. (616)364-8722
EEO Policy

FOX 17's Statement of Equal Opportunity Policy
FOX 17 WXMI believes in equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification. It is the company's policy to hire and promote the most qualified applicants to comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. FOX 17 WXMI also is committed to maintaining a work environment free from all forms of employee discrimination and/or harassment. There is a policy of "zero tolerance" for such behavior.

Click here to read the 2008 EEO Public File Report - Part A.
Click here to read the 2008 EEO Public File Report - Part B.

DTV Consumer Education Report: First Quarter 2008

Click here to read the DTV Consumer Education Report: First Quarter 2008 in PDF format.
Click here to read the DTV Consumer Education Report: Second Quarter 2008 in PDF format.

FOX 17 Production Services

Sight, Sound, Motion, Emotion...
That's what we're about. Ideas and images that command attention. Your company is always changing, evolving. So should the way you promote it.
  • A 30 second commercial.
  • A 60 second Public Service Announcement.
  • A 10-minute demonstration video.
  • A half-hour show.
You've got the ideas. We'll make them work. For you.
Here's how:

Digital Linear Control Room
FOX 17 WXMI provides the latest in audio and video technology to help you create award winning presentations. From simple single talent setups to multi- camera productions, we can help you produce your next project! PC-based teleprompters are available as well as an 8'x12' Chroma Screen Wall. From staff to gear - It's all here!
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Digital Non-Linear Edit Suite
FOX 17 uses the latest in non-linear technology. Our staff can help you get on-air or on-line today. 13 Final Cut Pro edit systems are ready for any length project you may have. File conversion to a variety of digital formats is also available. Challenge us!
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On Location Production
Outstanding productions begin with great audio and video. We provide experienced personnel that work with you to create high quality video and audio presentations. Camera booms and dolly and track systems are available upon request.

On Location

Can't come to us? Let us come to you! Our talented staff brings decades of experience to your business. We can coordinate all aspects of your project including script-writing, talent selection, lighting, shooting and editing your finished product.
No need for the added expense of an ad agency, from concept to completion - we can do it all!

Audio Production
We use Adobe Audition for your creative audio production needs. Completed files can be mastered to a variety of formats and file types. We can e-mail your projects to multiple clients upon completion (10MB file limit).

Audio Production

Design Services
FOX 17's award-winning Design Services Department lets you be as creative as possible - without the hassle!
Know what you want? Perfect! Don't have a clue? No problem! 2-D and 3-D animation will bring your ideas to life! Web. Animation. Logos. You won't believe how convenient it is having all your design needs under one roof.

Design Services

For rates, availability, or general information call:
FOX 17 WXMI
(616) 364-8722

 
 

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