Dynamic Streaming News Producer - Live Coverage & Digital

fox com; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX Television Stations seeks a dynamic Streaming Producer for FOX Chicago and FOX LOCAL. You will develop live and on-demand streaming content, craft conversational formats, and produce stories that engage Chicago audiences across streaming, digital, social, and linear platforms.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in producing or digital journalism, strong writing and news judgment, and comfort with breaking news, analytics, and fast-paced newsroom workflows.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two to three years of experience in a producing, digital journalism, streaming, or related newsroom role.
• Experience developing and publishing news content for digital and social platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent news judgment and a commitment to factual accuracy.
• The ability to generate creative ideas and present information in an original and engaging way.
• The ability to think quickly, ask probing questions, and make sound editorial decisions in real time.
• Familiarity with live-streaming production, digital publishing, video editing, and social media workflows.
• The ability to quickly learn and effectively use various newsroom, editing, publishing, and production software systems.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• The ability to respond well to direction, feedback, and changing priorities.
• Dependability, professionalism, and a willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce engaging live and on-demand streaming content for FOX Chicago and FOX LOCAL.
• Investigate and gather ideas for local Chicago stories that matter to our community.
• Develop conversational streaming concepts, interview questions, segments, and audience-focused formats.
• Quickly identify compelling angles, ask thoughtful follow-up questions, and guide conversations in real time.
• Source, organize, and prepare video, graphics, user-generated content, and other visual elements.
• Manage video editing and content-production workflows from concept through publication.
• Write clear, compelling, and accurate content for digital, streaming, and linear platforms.
• Ensure live streams and newscasts run smoothly while maintaining quality, accuracy, and editorial standards.
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, producers, directors, photographers, editors, and digital teams.
• Monitor audience engagement and use performance insights to improve content and coverage.
• Publish and promote content across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X/Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, and emerging platforms.
• Respond quickly and effectively to breaking news, developing stories, and changing editorial priorities.
• Maintain a strong commitment to journalistic ethics, accuracy, fairness, and community service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Video editing

Live-streaming production

Digital publishing

News writing

Editor decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Editing software

Analytics tools

Job description

FOX Television Stations seeks a dynamic Streaming Producer for FOX Chicago and FOX LOCAL. You will develop live and on-demand streaming content, craft conversational formats, and produce stories that engage Chicago audiences across streaming, digital, social, and linear platforms.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in producing or digital journalism, strong writing and news judgment, and comfort with breaking news, analytics, and fast-paced newsroom workflows.