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FOX is hiring : Director, News & Content (R50029798) in Washington

FOX is hiring : Director, News & Content (R50029798) in Washington

MediabistroWashington, DC, United States
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV 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 - Director of News and Content (Regular Full-Time)

Are you a dynamic and visionary leader ready to seize a career-defining opportunity? FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus, a powerhouse in the Washington, D.C. market, is searching for a driven and innovative Director of News and Content to join our senior leadership team. This is more than a job - it's your chance to be the creative and strategic force behind our newsroom, ensuring our content not only connects with but captivates audiences across all platforms.

As a vital part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we thrive on independent thinking, strategic insight, and groundbreaking ideas. Join us and lead a team of accomplished professionals as we continue to dominate the local news landscape.

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.

What You'll Do

Lead Strategic Content : Drive the strategic vision and provide hands-on leadership for a 24 / 7 live newsroom. You will direct all aspects of content creation and production on broadcast, digital, and social media platforms, including our growing FOX Local and YouTube channels.

Innovate and Inspire : Design and implement groundbreaking show formats and distinctive content strategies for all program time periods - from morning to evening, sports to politics.

Branding and Consumers : Safeguard and strengthen brand across all platforms. Utilize analytics to understand consumer preferences and trends.

Cultivate a Winning Team : Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of news professionals. Your passion for talent development will be key as you handle recruiting, training, performance evaluations, and oversight to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Forge Powerful Relationships : Partner with the VP of News / Content to develop and execute strategies that fuel audience growth. You will serve as our primary liaison with Fox News Channel and other Fox entities.

Maintain Operational Excellence : Work closely with our legal team on any news coverage issues and coordinate with helicopter partners to ensure seamless, top-tier reporting.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience : Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role in a large television market, with a clear track record of success and progressive responsibility. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a newsroom / media environment.

Seasoned Leader : Demonstrated success in a senior newsroom leadership role, with the ability to manage and inspire large teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Creative Visionary : You possess a history of creating compelling, innovative content and show formats that deeply resonate with a wide audience.

Multi-Platform Expert : You have a profound understanding of how to produce and distribute news for television, social media, and all digital platforms.

Master of Adaptability : You are a composed professional who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced news environments.

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.

Additional Details

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24 / 7 operation. This high-impact role requires flexibility to work varied hours including overtime, early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, and in the case of breaking news. Must be able to travel as needed and hold a clean motor vehicle record.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require 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 $150,000.00-220,000.00 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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