Executive Producer

FOX Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, compromising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.

S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets : New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Milwaukee, Washington, D.

C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

JOB TITLE : Executive Producer

FOX6 is on the hunt for a visionary with a passion for journalism to oversee our nightly newscasts. The ideal candidate knows how to showcase the day’s top story, develop story ideas, respond to breaking news, weather, and sports - and oh yeah .

be a great people person! As part of the FOX team you will enjoy generous paid time off (right out of the gate!), full salary replacement for short term disability and parental leave, 401k with matching, robust employee resources, and what our employees describe as the BEST medical benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• You’re the maestro, the one at the heart of our FOX6 nightside team, boosting the morale and direction of our newsroom.
• This position oversees the creation of show rundowns, participates in story selection and oversees content.
• Ensure reporters and photojournalists in the field meet newsroom standards for fairness, accuracy, ethics and presentation.
• Manage staff accountability as a key player in the newsroom.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Four years of newscast producing is required.
• Prior newsroom management experience and a college degree in journalism or related field is a necessity!
• Must have knowledge and proficiency in newsroom systems.
• Must have experience and strong skillset in social media.
• Strong oral and written communication skills a must.
• Must be knowledgeable of legal and ethical parameters for mass media.

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.

Station / Company Name : WITI / FOX Television Stations

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