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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX 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 – News Producer (Regular Full-Time)

Are you looking to build your career with a winning news team and a highly successful, well-known media company? Look no further! FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is seeking a confident and enthusiastic multimedia News Producer to join our dynamic news team. As part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we are renowned for delivering most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market.

Creative. Innovative. Multimedia Savvy. If you possess these qualities and shine as a leader in the newsroom, then this could be you! Our newsroom provides comprehensive coverage of local and national news stories across multiple platforms such as broadcast, digital, and web. As a multimedia producer, you must be passionate about local news and delivering exceptional television broadcast, digital, and streaming programming to the market. The ideal candidates will have an ingenious approach to showcasing content and pitching story ideas across multiple platforms that make an impact online, offline, and in person.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Be the forefront of digital news production, telling stories that truly matter to our audience.

• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside accomplished journalists and media professionals who will challenge you to sharpen your skills and elevate your craft.

• Innovative Environment: Our cutting-edge studios in downtown Bethesda are more than just a workspace – they’re a hub for creativity and innovation where your ideas are valued.

What You’ll Do

• Production Leadership: Responsible for daily production activities for assigned newscasts and multimedia projects, from facilitating the news gathering process to editorial decisions and post-production.

• Content Creation: Develop authentic segments, write compelling stories, build rundowns, and edit scripts for various media formats.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with executive producers, other producers, writers, anchors, reporters, and control room staff to ensure technically seamless multimedia newscasts.

• Visual Coordination: Collaborate with assignment desk and field crews to coordinate live shots, assignments, and provide graphics, video, and logistical support.

• Digital Integration: Log and edit video for inclusion on scripts and coordinate with web/social teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories online and on-air.

• Active Participation: Actively participate in daily editorial, department, and production meetings.

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

What We’re Looking For

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field with a minimum of three years of experience in a medium-to-large television market.

• Skills: Strong news judgment, solid writing skills, captivating storytelling skills, and knowledge of current events.

• Organizational Excellence: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently, working under tight deadlines.

• Problem-Solving: Keen critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate problems, articulate solutions, and provide clear directions.

• Creativity: Must be able to think out of the box and find new ways to present information.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, consistently displaying a professional demeanor with the ability to stay cool under pressure and handle strong personalities.

• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.

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

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

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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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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