News Producer

Fox; 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 in Seattle is seeking a News Producer to oversee daily newscasts, log and write stories, and supervise writers and reporters. You will work closely with Directors, producers, and field crews to ensure accurate, timely broadcasts.

The role requires strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and a bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism. This on-site position offers benefits and opportunities within a major broadcasting network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related discipline preferred.
• One year of experience in a medium to major television market is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production of newscasts within tight deadlines.
• Control Room management during live broadcasts with Directors and Production teams.
• Provide direction and coaching to field and studio crews.
• Collaborate with Executive Producer on changes before air and during broadcasts.
• Supervise writers, assign ideas, edit scripts, provide feedback.
• Work with reporters to develop and refine story scripts and VO/SOTs.
• Coordinate with on-air staff for story development and support.
• Work with field crews via phone to manage stories, graphics, video, and logistics.
• Log, edit, and transcribe soundbites, write VOs/teases/opens, and coordinate with editors.
• Coordinate with Assignment Desk for live shots and Reporter/Photographer assignments.
• Maintain communication with News Director and station personnel to complete news assignments.
• Coordinate with web/social media team for online and on-air coverage.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Deadline management

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

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.

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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