Executive Producer, Livenow From Fox

Job Description

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the US 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

We're hiring an Executive Producer to lead the team behind LiveNOW from FOX, FOX TV Stations' national live streaming news product. We are focused on bringing users the most relevant and engaging live news coverage occurring right now across the country and the world, seamlessly moving between the biggest events and stories as they happen. LiveNOW from FOX is always raw, live and unfiltered, with limited commentary and no opinion.

Reporting to the Director of Content, the Executive Producer will lead a team of Digital Journalists and producers responsible for creating 119+ hours of live national news coverage every week. This position is based at our east coast LiveNOW headquarters in Orlando, Florida.

Does this sound like you? You're a proven, dependable leader who lives to motivate and inspire those around you. You love building something big from the ground up. You're smart, driven, quick-thinking, resourceful and full of energy. You pivot quickly and keep your cool when things get tough. You see challenges coming before they happen, and you're always ready to tackle the next hair-on-fire situation. Building relationships is your superpower, and your positive, solutions-based approach to leadership is what sets you apart from the rest of the pack.

The powerhouse leader we're looking is a master motivator who is passionate about the future of news and leading the charge to shape it. If that's you, we can't wait to meet you!

RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee production of LiveNOW and manage its editorial staff, including digital journalists and producers. Lead editorial process, helping to cultivate ideas and prioritize resources. Responsible for all editorial decisions. Manage and optimize daily workflows and processes, including content gathering and creation. Work closely with Director of Content to refine and carry out strategy to achieve established goals. Ensure content meets journalistic standards. Monitor live content to ensure high-quality user experience. Monitor analytics and communicate successes and opportunities with all stakeholders. Cultivate relationships with key players at FTS O&O stations and other internal and external partners. Ensure clear and constant communication. Manage team schedules and handle administrative duties. Stay on top of industry news. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 5+ years' experience and demonstrated success in a news leadership role with an emphasis on connected TV/streaming preferred. 3+ years' experience managing and motivating a staff of 10 or more employees preferred. BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field. Superior news judgement. Proven ability to oversee coverage of major breaking news and major news events. Stellar communication and presentation skills. Overwhelming attention to detail. Thrive in a fast-paced environment under deadline pressure. Strong knowledge of the technical aspects of digital news production, including live streaming and video publishing. Proficient in social media, SEO and various tools used for web-based newsgathering, content creation and digital analytics. Flexibility to adjust to varied hours including weekends and holidays as required.

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

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