Producer

fox com; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

401k matching

Employee resources

Medical benefits

Job summary

FOX6 Milwaukee is seeking an experienced and highly skilled news producer to elevate our morning news coverage. We want a candidate with a flair for innovative storytelling and a commitment to journalistic integrity.

You will create newscasts, maintain unwavering accuracy, and demonstrate urgency in your news writing while managing stacking, teases, and on-air coordination. The ideal candidate will have a journalism degree and at least two years producing at a commercial TV station, plus

Qualifications

• College degree required; journalism preferred, with at least two years producing experience at a commercial TV station.
• Excellent news judgment; ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and pivot quickly in breaking news.
• Experience producing or contributing to streaming or digital newscasts; non-linear editing skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce the morning newscast with unique content and a clear, compelling narrative.
• Maintain unwavering accuracy and demonstrate urgency in news writing.
• Manage production elements such as stacking, showcases, and writing teases; coordinate on-air delivery.
• Support FOX6's online presence and live streaming coverage while staying calm under pressure.

Skills

News judgment

Deadline-driven

Streaming/digital newscasts

Non-linear editing

Education

College degree in Journalism

Tools

Non-linear editing software

Streaming platforms

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox 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 DESCRIPTION

FOX6 is seeking an experienced and highly skilled news producer to elevate our morning news coverage. We are searching for a candidate with a genuine flair for innovative storytelling and a commitment to journalistic integrity. You must see each day as an opportunity to create compelling viewer experiences that showcase the best of FOX6.

As part of the FOX family, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• generous paid time off


• vacation


• sick time and holidays


• parental leave


• educational reimbursement


• 401k company contribution in addition to matching


• robust employee resources


• what our employees describe as the “BEST” medical benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will create a newscast that delivers unique content and distinguishes FOX6 from the competition. You must maintain unwavering accuracy and demonstrate urgency in your news writing. You will exhibit strong news judgment while managing multiple facets of the broadcast news production such as stacking, showcasing, and writing teases. You will execute error-free newscasts from the booth, staying calm under pressure while communicating clearly with your team. You will establish FOX6 as the go-to source for breaking news and demonstrate a strong understanding of the evolving broadcast business, including live streaming and maintaining an on-line presence.

QUALIFICATIONS

You must have a college degree (preferably in Journalism) with a minimum of two years producing experience at a commercial television station. Excellent news judgment is required. You must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with the ability to pivot quickly in breaking news situations. The world of TV news is constantly evolving, and you must be well-versed in all aspects of journalism, from writing to sourcing through social networking. Experience producing or contributing to streaming or digital newscasts is strongly preferred. Non-linear editing skills are a plus. This is a morning position. May work holiday and varied hours as needed.

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 $55,000.00-63,000.00 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.

• medical/dental/vision


• insurance


• a 401(k) plan


• paid time off


• 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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