News Producer

Fox Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX Television Stations is seeking a News Producer to manage the daily production of newscasts, partnering with the Executive Producer and newsroom staff to craft compelling stories within tight deadlines.

The role oversees the control room, directs field and studio crews, and coordinates with writers and reporters to refine scripts and deliver engaging broadcasts. A bachelor’s degree and newsroom experience are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production of newscasts by compiling and writing stories, logging video, etc., within time constraints.
• Manage the Control Room during assigned newscasts, coordinating with Directors and Production teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Provide direction and instruction to crews in the field and in studio.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer to implement changes prior to air and during newscasts.
• Supervise Writers and assign writing ideas to APs, edit scripts, and provide feedback.
• Work with reporters to develop story scripts and provide feedback on scripts.
• Assign voiceovers and VO-SOTs to Reporters and Anchors.
• Coordinate with on-air staff for story development and support; liaise with field crews for graphics and video.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Journalism

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The News Producer is responsible for their individual, assigned newscast. Each Producer works with their Executive Producer and other newsroom staff to take daily reporter assignments, voiceovers (VOs), voice-over sound on tape (VOSOTs) and other stories to build compelling, informative newscasts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage daily production of newscasts by compiling and writing stories, logging video, etc. within specific time constraints to meet news deadlines.
• Manage the Control Room during assigned newscasts, working closely with Directors and Production teams to ensure live programs are executed flawlessly.
• Provide direction and talent instruction to crews in the field and in studio.
• Collaborate about changes with Executive Producer prior to air and during newscasts.
• Supervise and oversee Writers assigned to the shift, assign writing ideas to APs, edit AP scripts, and provide feedback.
• Work with reporters to develop story scripts, edit Reporter scripts, and provide feedback.
• Assign voiceovers and VO-SOTs to Reporters and Anchors.
• Collaborate with on-air staff to assist with story development and story support.
• Work with field crews, via telephone, to manage stories, provide graphics support, video, and logistical support.
• Log, edit, and transcribe soundbites, write VOs, teases and opens, create basic graphics and coordinate closely with video editors.
• Work closely with Assignment Desk staff to coordinate live shots and Reporter and Photographer assignments.
• Maintain open communication with News Director, the news management team, and all station personnel to efficiently, respectfully, and professionally complete news assignments.
• Collaborate with web/social media team to coordinate coverage for online and on-air stories.
• Quickly add appropriate information to newscasts in the event of breaking news.
• Produce unscheduled breaking news or other items as events warrant.
• Attend and participate in department meetings.
• Provide suggestions for news related stories and participate in post-production critiques.
• Demonstrate responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
• Comply with all FOX Corporate computer requirements.
• Comply with all FOX Corporate and station policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to work under daily pressure and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.

This is a full-time position on a regular shift, but the news is a 24/7 world and that could occasionally include other shifts as breaking news or other circumstances warrant.

Education and Experience

One (1) year of experience in a medium to major television market is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Radio/TV or related discipline preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Regularly stand, walk, sit, 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.

#LI-JC2

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 $80,000.00-84,000.00 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.

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