Multi-Media Producer

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.JOB DESCRIPTION

Creative. Innovative. Digitally proficient. If you possess these qualities and are known for being a guiding force in the newsroom, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Our newsroom delivers comprehensive coverage of local and national stories across multiple platforms. As a producer, you will serve as an integral part of content creation and a mentor to junior staff, ensuring the delivery of exceptional television broadcast, digital, and streaming programming. The ideal candidates will have masterful approach to showcasing content and pitching story ideas that make a powerful impact across all platforms. 

Why Join Us?

•    Creative Environment: Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued. 

•    Learn from the Best: Collaborate with accomplished journalists and media professionals. 

•    State-of-the-Art Facilities: Operate from our cutting-edge studios.

What You'll Do

•    Oversee the daily production of assigned newscast and special multimedia projects. This includes leading the editorial process from pitch to post-production, making critical real-time decisions, and ensuring the final product meets the highest standards of journalistic excellence.  

•    Content Strategy & Creation: Develop and execute authentic segments, crafting compelling stories, build rundowns, and edit scripts for various media formats. You'll be a leader in defining content strategy and driving the creation of new, innovative segments and special reports. 

•    Team Leadership: Serve as a key leader and mentor, working closely with executive producers, anchors, reporters, and control room staff to guide the team and ensure the creation of technically seamless multimedia programming. 

•    Visual Direction: Direct the visual storytelling of broadcasts by collaborating with assignment desk and field crews to coordinate live shots, graphics, video, and logistical support.

•    Digital Mastery: Champion our digital strategy, identifying opportunities to seamlessly integrate web and social media content with on-air broadcasts. You'll bolster the effort to maximize audience engagement across all digital platforms. 

•    Active Participation: Play a vital role in daily editorial, department, and production meetings, contributing advanced strategic insights and leading discussions. 

•    Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, reporting directly to the Executive Producer. 

Your Profile

•    Experience: Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field with a minimum of three or more years of experience as a producer in a large television market, with a clear trac record of success and progressive responsibility. 

•    Skills: Exceptional news judgment, superior writing and storytelling skills, and an expert-level knowledge of current events. 

•    Leadership & Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

•    Strategic Excellence: Keen critical thinking skills and advanced problem-solving abilities, with a proven capacity to anticipate challenges, articulate complex solutions, and provide clear direction under pressure.

•    Creativity: Must be able to think outside the box and find groundbreaking ways to present information, setting a new standard for local news. 

•    Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding interpersonal skills and professional demeanor, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively manage strong personalities. 

•    Adaptability: Proven ability to work both independently and as a strategic leader within a cohesive team. 

Benefits 

•    Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 401k with company match.

Additional Details
Candidates must provide writing samples and a reel/link of recent production work. 

Flexibility in scheduling is essential, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, and in the case of breaking news. 
 

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.

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 $67, ,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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