News Producer

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL
80K Annually
Junior
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
The producer will gather and create compelling news content, manage workflows, ensure broadcast quality, and engage audiences on digital platforms.
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX 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

WFLD FOX 32 Chicago needs a dynamic, energetic and innovative producer to join our team and become part of a media company with a start-up mentality and approach. We are looking for a strong writer, who can smell a story and deliver it to our audience. Where they are and how they want it. You must be willing to take risks and cannot be afraid to fail.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Investigate and gather ideas for local Chicago stories that matter to our community.
  • Source video content with manage editing workflows.
  • Utilize your strong writing skills to craft compelling, unique content for our digital and linear stream.
  • Ensure the newscast runs smoothly while maintaining quality and accuracy.
  • Help us to reach and engage users on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat and the next platforms that emerge.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a producing role essential.
  • Line producing experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience developing and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms is a must
  • Proficiency on and quick study on various software platforms
  • Originality and creativity in presentation and delivery.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage tight deadlines and respond well to direction.
  • Outstanding news judgment and commitment to factual accuracy.
  • Must be reliable and willing to work flexible working hours

If you are ready to shape the future of news and live to iterate, we invite you to apply and bring your expertise to Fox 32 Chicago. Together, we can deliver the news our community relies upon and trusts.

To apply, submit your resume with your experience and any relevant work samples. We are looking for someone who can rise to the occasion and continually deliver excellence. Join us at FOX 32 for a career that can make a real impact.

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 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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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,001 Employees
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What We Do

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

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