Managing Editor

FOX News Channel; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Benefits per applicable plan documents

Job summary

FOX News Channel in Orlando leads day-to-day newsroom operations, ensuring seamless integration of linear broadcasts with CTV and streaming content. You will edit, plan editorial calendars, and guide assignment desks to drive timely, accurate news coverage.

The role requires 5+ years in broadcast or digital news, exceptional editorial judgment, and a proven ability to manage teams across departments, while advancing streaming workflows and analytics-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of broadcast, CTV, or digital news production experience.
• Exceptional editorial judgment, storytelling, and news writing/editing.
• Proven track record in team management and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day newsroom operations and ensure seamless integration between linear and CTV content.
• Oversee content editing for accuracy, clarity, and journalistic standards.
• Drive content strategy, editorial calendars, and assignment desk management.
• Conceptualize, produce, and launch original CTV and streaming formats.
• Refine streaming shows and translate successful formats to linear content.
• Supervise producers, assign schedules, and enforce deadlines.
• Evaluate streaming analytics and engagement to improve performance.
• Bridge digital-first teams with traditional newsroom operations.
• Collaborate with Creative Services, Engineering, and Digital teams.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Team management

Editorial calendar

Story ideation

Cross-department collaboration

Journalistic standards

Digital/CTV streaming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communications or similar

Tools

CTV architecture

Streaming workflows

Live streaming tech

Analytics tools

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.JOB DESCRIPTIONESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Editorial Leadership & Daily OperationsLead day-to-day newsroom operations, maintaining seamless integration between linear news broadcasts and CTV content.Oversee newsroom content providing thorough editing and proofreading to ensure accuracy, clarity, and journalistic standards.Direct content strategy, develop editorial calendars, generate story ideas, and manage the assignment desk.Streaming Content Development & CrossoverConceptualize, produce, and launch original CTV and streaming formats tailored for digital audiences.Continuously refine and scale successful streaming shows with the explicit goal of transitioning them into linear broadcast content.Experiment with non-traditional narrative formats, interactive features, and flexible pacing suited for digital consumption.Team Management & LogisticsSupervise, train, and manage the performance of producersHandle scheduling duties for producers and other assigned newsroom personnel.Set and enforce strict production deadlines to guarantee timely content delivery across all platforms.Analytics, Technology & InnovationEvaluate streaming analytics, retention rates, and engagement metrics to drive iterative editorial adjustments and track performance goals.Research and implement emerging streaming technologies, live-streaming software, and interactive features to maximize viewer engagement.Bridge the gap between digital-first teams and traditional newsroom operations to modernize production workflows.Cross-Departmental CollaborationPartner closely with Creative Services, Engineering, and Digital teams to align content strategy with overall station objectives.Monitor overall content quality and drive cross-platform integration across newsroom departments.ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:· Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings.· Other duties as assignedJOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:· Positive Attitude· Problem Solving and Decision Making· Excellence Organizational Skills· Initiative· Proven Teamwork/Leadership· Job Skills· Integrity QUALIFICATIONS:5+ years of broadcast, CTV, or digital news production experience, with proven success launching original content formats and leading daily newsroom operations.Exceptional editorial judgment, critical thinking, narrative storytelling, and advanced news writing/editing skills.Proven track record in team management, performance monitoring, staff development, and cross-departmental collaboration.Deep proficiency in CTV architecture, streaming workflows, live-streaming tech, and interactive viewer engagement tools.Strong ability to analyze digital metrics, retention data, and performance analytics to optimize content decisions.EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university required in Broadcast Communications or similarTYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $95,000.00-111,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.View more detail about FOX Benefits.