FOX News Channel is hiring : Multimedia Content Manager in Bethesda

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Multimedia Content Manager

Apply remote type Onsite locations Washington, District of Columbia, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R50029545

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

WTTG / WDCA – Multimedia Content Manager (Regular Full-Time, Weekends)

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a leading multimedia newsroom dedicated to delivering high-quality news across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. As part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we are committed to providing our audience with timely, accurate, and engaging content. We are renowned for delivering the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. Join our dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and creativity.

The Multimedia Content Manager ensures engaging, high-quality content is reaching our audience across various media platforms. They uphold our brand by leading the team to deliver informative, captivating, and flawless content. They challenge, coach, and mentor the team to perform at their highest levels every day.

We are looking for experienced candidates with a competitive spirit and creative vision who can lead a team of highly skilled broadcast professionals. Content is your passion, but you have tech chops, and you are not afraid to use them. You thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and crave the chance to try something new. Every. Single. Day. We are looking for leaders who thrive off collaboration of the minds and leading a top-level news team. If that's you, we need you on our team.

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 in downtown Bethesda.

Role Highlights :

Manage daily editorial flow, including assigning multi-media journalists, photojournalists and digital producers to cover daily news stories and events.

Supervise and schedule assignment desk staff.

Review scripts, digital content, for all platforms.

Manage Live Streams for multiple platforms as needed.

Implement and have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations.

Assist editorial staff in developing all news coverage plans.

Work closely with executive producers on distribution of coverage.

Complete and deliver performance evaluations for direct reports.

Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station websites.

Performother duties as assigned, reporting to the Assistant News Director / News Director.

What You’re Bringing :

Journalism : Skilled storyteller, journalistic ethics, accuracy, and truthfulness.

Customer focus : Understands customer needs, raises the bar on customer service, develops unified approaches to exceed customer expectations.

Collaboration : Involves others in problem solving and decision making, asks for and considers an array of perspectives, comfortable relying on the expertise of others and joint decision making.

Manage execution : Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Set clear expectations, remove barriers, measure performance, and foster accountability and recognition.

Decision making : Ties decisions to strategy, uses sound logic, makes decisions at the right time, brings others into decision making process, chooses the best alternative.

Coach : Continuously cultivates capabilities by asking the right questions and equipping staff with tools, knowledge and opportunities they need to develop themselves.

Delegation : is clear about lines of responsibility, allows staff to make mistakes, offers guidance without taking over, enables the team to manage the daily operation of their teams.

What You’ll Need :

Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience. Minimum of eight years of experience working in a media environment. Minimum of three years in a managerial / leadership role.

Skills : Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced computer skills and cloud services / applications, including Microsoft and other desktop, web, and mobile applications.

Technical : Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment.

Leadership : Proven and effective leadership skills; foster open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly.

Benefits :

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

Lifestyle Perks : Access to onsite fitness center, vibrant local dining, and shopping options.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24 / 7 operation. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, and in the case of breaking news.

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to Mary.Baker@FOX.com, Call : 202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

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 $110,000.00-140,000.00 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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We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn.

Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.

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