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
JOB TITLE: Executive Producer
You are an energetic, decisive leader looking for a new opportunity to be challenged and grow your impressive skillset. You want to work in a collaborative environment where your talent and hard work is recognized, your ideas welcomed, and your skills developed to conquer your career goals. Sounds like we might be a match! FOX6 Milwaukee is searching for you to take the helm of our nightside news operation. As part of the FOX team, you will enjoy generous paid time off (right out of the gate!), tuition reimbursement and development days to nurture your need to grow, full salary replacement for short term disability and parental leave, 401k with matching, robust employee resources, and what our employees describe as the “BEST” medical benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This isn’t just any role. You’re the heart of our FOX6 nightside team, boosting the morale and leading the newsroom. This position oversees the creation of show rundowns, participates in story selection and oversees content. The ideal candidate knows how to showcase the day’s top story, develop story ideas, respond to breaking news, weather, and sports and most importantly oversee a talented group of producers, reporters and anchors. You will become a member of the FOX6 news management team and will develop and implement strategic goals in concert. The executive producer also ensures reporters and photojournalists in the field meet newsroom standards for fairness, accuracy, ethics and presentation. The EP is a key player in managing staff accountability. Milwaukee’s got stories to tell, and we’re at the forefront. We are the news and digital leader in the Milwaukee market and are looking for the best and brightest to help continue that tradition!
QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of newscast producing is required. Prior newsroom management experience is preferred and a college degree in journalism or related field is a necessity! Must have knowledge and proficiency in newsroom systems. Must have experience and strong skillset in social media. Strong oral and written communication skills a must. Must be knowledgeable of legal and ethical parameters for mass media.
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.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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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 $75,000.00-82,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $62,500.00-68,300.00 annually for all other US locations. 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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