Executive Producer, Investigations & Multi-Platform News

Fox; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other plan benefits

Job summary

FOX6 Milwaukee is seeking an Executive Producer of Investigations to lead our investigative team and the Contact 6 consumer advocacy unit. You will manage major projects, oversee the investigative podcast, and reimagine deep-dive stories for streaming, digital, and broadcast.

We expect hands-on leadership, daily engagement with reporters, and a drive to elevate investigative standards while coaching staff through ethical decisions and impactful storytelling.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in investigative journalism leadership.
• Strong project management skills to juggle multiple initiatives.
• Ability to coach journalists beyond standard TV formats into dynamic storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire seasoned investigative journalists to conceive, execute, and deliver multi-platform projects.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to bring investigative lens and public records strategies into daily reporting.
• Build a high-trust newsroom culture with open communication and clear feedback.
• Keep momentum on major stories across platforms.
• Advise on ethics, legal vetting, and public records procedures.
• Drive distribution strategies beyond traditional packages across streaming, digital, podcast, and social media.

Skills

Investigative journalism leadership

Project management

Cross-platform storytelling

Tools

Newsroom production software

Job description

FOX6 Milwaukee is seeking an Executive Producer of Investigations to lead our investigative team and the Contact 6 consumer advocacy unit. You will manage major projects, oversee the investigative podcast, and reimagine deep-dive stories for streaming, digital, and broadcast.

We expect hands-on leadership, daily engagement with reporters, and a drive to elevate investigative standards while coaching staff through ethical decisions and impactful storytelling.