Digital-First Newsroom Chief
FOX News Channel
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Job summary
Fox Chicago is seeking a dynamic Executive Producer to lead our newsroom’s digital-first daily editorial vision across newscasts and digital platforms.
The role oversees a diverse team of producers, reporters, anchors, and assignment desk staff, shaping content, ensuring accuracy, and driving breaking news coverage with innovative storytelling. On-site in Chicago, 7-10+ years in news preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7-10+ years of newsroom experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong editorial judgment and decision-making skills under deadline pressure.
- Proven ability to implement a multi-platform news distribution strategy.
- Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, breaking news environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily editorial planning for newscasts and digital platforms.
- Supervise producers, reporters, anchors, and assignment desk staff.
- Oversee rundowns, story selection, and content prioritization.
- Ensure accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity in all content.
- Drive breaking news coverage and continuous updates across platforms.
- Collaborate with digital, social, and streaming teams to expand audience reach.
- Mentor and develop newsroom talent, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Monitor ratings, analytics, and audience trends to inform content strategy.
- Coordinate with promotions, sales, and creative services for special projects.
- Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, company policies, and ethical standards.
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Job description
Fox Chicago is seeking a dynamic Executive Producer to lead our newsroom’s digital-first daily editorial vision across newscasts and digital platforms.
The role oversees a diverse team of producers, reporters, anchors, and assignment desk staff, shaping content, ensuring accuracy, and driving breaking news coverage with innovative storytelling. On-site in Chicago, 7-10+ years in news preferred.
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