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
JOB TITLE: Producer
FOX6 is seeking an experienced and highly skilled News Producer to elevate our 10pm newscast. We are searching for candidates with a genuine flair for innovative storytelling and a commitment to journalistic integrity. You must see each day as an opportunity to create viewer experiences that showcases the best of FOX6. As part of the FOX family, you will enjoy generous paid time off (vacation, sick time and holidays), parental leave, education reimbursement, 401k company contribution in addition to matching, robust employee resources, and what our employees describe as the “BEST” medical benefits!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will architect an entire hour of compelling, late-night news content that makes our audience tune in night after night. You must maintain unwavering accuracy and demonstrate urgency in your news writing. You must exhibit strong news judgment while managing multiple facets of the broadcast news production such as stacking, showcasing and writing teases. You will execute error-free newscasts from the booth, staying calm under pressure while communicating clearly with your team. You will establish FOX6 as the go-to source for breaking news. You will prioritize innovation to deliver content that distinguishes FOX6 from the competition. You will demonstrate understanding of the ever changing broadcast business which includes streaming and maintaining an on-line presence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
You must have a college degree (preferably in Journalism) with a minimum of three years producing experience working at a commercial television station. The world of TV News is changing, so you must be well-versed in all aspects of journalism, from online to working sources through social networking. Non-linear editing skills a plus!! Send us a link of your very best work!
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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