Executive Producer at Fox Corporation

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

98000.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News Judgment, Copy Editing, Communication, Team Management, Deadline Management, Social Media, Streaming, Creativity, Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Media Production

Description

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 Essential Duties & Responsibilities Craft and understand all aspects of the newscast rundown Oversee the preparation of a rundown and scripts for newscasts Identify opportunities for big story coverage, team coverage and overall oversight of brand management in the newscast React swiftly and appropriately to breaking news on all platforms Communicate effectively with news staff Manage a growing streaming team and pioneering original programming and live-streaming Lead a growing streaming team and pioneer original programming for the platform Copy edit stories in the newscast and ensure they are editorially and journalistically sound Hold producers accountable on story selection Ensure anchors and meteorologists stay on point with delivery Monitor execution in the control room Set coverage expectations with news staff and hold meetings to conduct newscast critiques Assist in establishing schedules, goal setting, and employee relations. Other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Minimum of three years’ experience working in a TV newsroom as a major market producer or smaller market news manager. Must be flexible and able to handle pressure and meet deadlines. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field. Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a team of direct reports. Exceptional news and editorial judgment. Flawless writing and copy editing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high professionalism. High standard of quality and attention to detail. Deadline driven. Social media, streaming and overall digital enthusiast. Friendly, respectful, and collaborative. MUST be a team player. Exceptional creativity and ability to find new ways to present information. Must be self-motivated and effectively work independently and on a team. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Regularly stand; walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and; talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 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 $90,000.00-98,000.00 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. View more detail about FOX Benefits. We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.

Responsibilities

The Executive Producer will oversee the preparation of newscast rundowns and scripts, ensuring editorial quality and managing a streaming team. They will also react to breaking news and set coverage expectations with the news staff.