Digital-First Newsroom Executive Producer

Fox Television Stations; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox TV Stations’ FOX Chicago is seeking an Executive Producer to lead the newsroom with a digital-first editorial vision and high-impact storytelling across platforms. You will oversee news coverage, content strategy, and team performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strategic leader with strong journalistic judgment, multi-platform distribution expertise, and a commitment to accuracy and integrity. On-site in Chicago, with a focus on audience growth.

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
• Experience with newsroom systems (ENPS, iNews, etc.)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

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

Skills

Editorial judgment

Leadership

Crisis management

Audience engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications

Tools

ENPS

iNews

Job description

Fox TV Stations’ FOX Chicago is seeking an Executive Producer to lead the newsroom with a digital-first editorial vision and high-impact storytelling across platforms. You will oversee news coverage, content strategy, and team performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strategic leader with strong journalistic judgment, multi-platform distribution expertise, and a commitment to accuracy and integrity. On-site in Chicago, with a focus on audience growth.