News Producer

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
• For union represented employees, benefits in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement