News Producer

Job Description

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of US television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX 5 DC/FOX 5 Plus is looking for a confident and enthusiastic Producer to join our award winning news team and support our expanding broadcast schedule! Our newsroom provides comprehensive coverage of local and national news stories across multiple platforms such as broadcast, digital, and web.

Creative. Innovative. News Savvy. If you possess these qualities and shine as a leader in the newsroom then this could be you! As a newscast producer, you must be passionate about local news and delivering exceptional television broadcasting to the market. The ideal candidates will have an ingenious approach to showcasing content and pitching story ideas that make an impact online, offline, and in person.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS
• Responsible for daily production activities for assigned newscasts and projects from facilitating the news gathering process to editorial decisions to post-production.
• Develop authentic segments, write compelling stories, build rundowns, edit scripts.
• Work closely with executive producers, other producers, writers, anchors, reporters, and control room to ensure technically seamless newscasts.
• Work closely with assignment desk and field crews to coordinate live shots, assignments, and provide graphics, video and logistical support.
• Log and edit video for inclusion on scripts.
• Coordinate with web/social team to ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories online and on-air.
• Actively participates in daily editorial, department and production meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reports to Executive Producer.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in a medium to large television market.
• Strong news judgment, solid writing skills, captivating storytelling skills, and knowledge of current events.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Keen critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to anticipate problems, articulate solutions, and provide clear directions.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently, working under tight deadlines.
• Must be able to think out of the box and find new ways to present information.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Consistently display a professional demeanor with the ability to stay cool under pressure and handle strong personalities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.

Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays may be required. Must submit reel of recent work.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. We have excellent benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. Fox 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations. Learn more about our team: https://bit.ly/fox5rocks

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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