Senior Producer

FOX; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news station in Florida is seeking a dynamic Senior Producer to lead their weekend editorial team. You will oversee news staff, manage content across broadcast, web, and social platforms while ensuring high-quality journalism. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of production experience and strong leadership skills, with a college degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field. This role demands the ability to thrive in fast-paced, breaking news environments while guiding a cohesive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a producer in a major market or as a news manager in a smaller market.
• Proven ability to act as a decisive, authoritative leader who builds a cohesive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the weekend news staff, providing clear direction and mentorship.
• Exercise sharp journalistic judgment to select, create, and prioritize content.
• Manage editorial content for newscasts, the station website, and all social media channels.
• Partner with reporters, photographers, and assignment editors for story promotion.
• Thrive in breaking news situations, making ethical and editorial calls.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to work independently

Supervisory experience

Education

College degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Job description

FOX 35 Orlando (WOFL) is looking for a dynamic, high-energy Senior Producer to lead our weekend editorial team. This isn't just about "stacking a show"—it's about owning the brand across broadcast, web, and social platforms. You will be the editorial voice of the weekend, managing a team of producers and associate producers to deliver news that is clear, accurate, and creatively superior.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Team: Supervise the weekend news staff, providing clear direction and mentorship in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Shape the Story: Exercise sharp journalistic judgment to select, create, and prioritize content that is meaningful and fair.
• Own the Platforms: Manage editorial content for newscasts, the station website, and all social media channels.
• Collaborate: Partner with reporters, photographers, and assignment editors to identify the most compelling elements for story promotion and digital growth.
• Execute Under Pressure: Thrive in breaking news situations, making decisive ethical and editorial calls when every second counts.

What You Bring

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a producer in a major market or as a news manager in a smaller market.
• Leadership: Proven ability to act as a decisive, authoritative leader who builds a cohesive team environment.
• Education: College degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight. Supervisory experience is a major plus.