Producer/Planner - LiveNOW

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Programs
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Fox Television Stations is a prominent operator in the U.S. broadcasting landscape, owning and managing 29 full power broadcast television stations. These stations operate across 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas (DMAs), including duopolies in 11 markets. They serve major metropolitan areas such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Fox Television Stations affiliates primarily with the FOX Network, distributing a rich blend of sports, entertainment, and syndicated content. In addition to nationwide broadcasts, the stations produce roughly 1,200 hours of local news weekly, serving a huge audience and leveraging strong viewer, distributor, and advertiser demand to... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field
  • Minimum 3 years experience in news content production
  • Strong knowledge of digital news production including live streaming
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with newsgathering tools, content creation, and analytics platforms
  • Strong social media skills
  • Flexibility to work varied hours including weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience producing news content preferred
  • BA/BS degree preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field
  • Tech-savvy multitasker with strong knowledge of digital news production including live streaming and video publishing
  • Superior news judgement
  • Impeccable organization skills
  • Unparalleled attention to detail
  • Proficient in web-based newsgathering tools, content creation and digital analytics
  • Social media expert
  • Thrive under pressure
  • Stellar communication and presentation skills
  • On-camera hosting or reporting experience a bonus
  • Willingness to work varied hours including weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • Research, gather and produce relevant, timely original content including breaking news and live coverage
  • Help execute overall editorial plan by coordinating with FOX O&O stations and internal and external partners
  • Develop and maintain close relationships with key contacts in each station
  • Monitor live video feeds, newsgathering tools and social media for fresh content and latest information
  • Constantly update editorial calendar and use it to plan for future coverage
  • Pitch story ideas and stay up-to-date on news and current events
  • Monitor real-time analytics and adhere to journalistic standards

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