OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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

JOB TITLE:  Multi-Media Producer / Investigative Producer
FOX 6 News has a rare opening for a Multi-Media / Investigative Producer.  This position will focus on telling stories our digital users will find timely, relevant, engaging and shareable.  You will also work closely with the Investigative team to generate opportunities outside broadcast television.  You’ll be asked to create on-demand video content and manage livestreams for our FOX Local platform.  In breaking news situations, you’ll need to drop what you’re doing and react quickly to distill a rapid stream of information and video into digestible content across digital platforms.   You will be an innovator, a storyteller and a creator!          

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Produce stories with impact, suitable for broadcast and streaming platforms
•    Think innovatively to create engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences on their preferred media platforms
•    Work beyond the conventional broadcast time constraints to tell stories that demand attention
•    Display exceptional organizational and writing skills to execute tasks efficiently and effectively
•    Demonstrate agility and confidence when working under tight deadlines
•    Collaborate with the Investigative Team to generate enterprise stories from inception to final presentation
•    Conduct research, schedule interviews, delve into data analytics, and coordinate all production phases for the Investigative team
•    Assist with news gathering including source building, hidden camera work and filing public records request
•    Curate investigative stories to showcase on streaming platforms

QUALIFICATIONS:        
You must have a college degree (preferably in Journalism).  Minimum of two years producing experience working at a commercial television station or digital news operation. The world of TV News is changing, so you must be well-versed in all aspects of journalism, from online to working sources through social networking.  You must have strong news judgment and an understanding of libel and slander laws. The ideal candidate has familiarity with newsroom computer systems, graphics programs and editing skills are a plus.
 

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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