Job Description

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

WTTG/WDCA - Executive Producer (Regular Full-Time, Mornings)

Are you seeking a dynamic work environment where your ideas and input are valued? Do you appreciate the stability of a well-established and successful media company? If so, you’ve found the right place!

As part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we are proud to deliver the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. Our newsroom is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of local and national news stories across multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, and web. At FOX 5 DC, we cultivate a collaborative work community where your teamwork and innovative ideas are essential.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus h as an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Executive Producer to lead our morning news team. We are seeking candidates with a competitive spirit and creative vision to guide a team of highly skilled broadcast professionals. Ideal candidates are leaders who excel in collaborative environments and are passionate about steering a top-tier news team. We are looking for individuals who take ownership of the editorial process and consistently strategize to achieve overarching goals.

Are you driven, self-motivated, and results oriented? Are you ready to contribute to Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia’s leading local television station? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Creative Environment: Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued.

• Learn from the Best: Collaborate with accomplished journalists and media professionals.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Operate from our cutting-edge studios in downtown Bethesda.

Role Highlights:

• Lead and supervise the morning news and production team. Manage a team of direct and indirect reports to include writers, producers, editors, anchors, reporters, assignment editors and planners, and digital staff.

• Oversee product, content, assignments, performance, and daily affairs of the team.

• Manage teams to develop and assemble content on multiple platforms.

• Produce timely and compelling newscasts that are editorially and visually dynamic, including content in the field, breaking news, and news specials.

• Responsible for recruitment and retention, to include identifying changing job requirements, collaborating with news management and HR on recruitment strategies, conducting interviews, assessing candidates, successfully onboarding new team members, coaching, training & development, accountability, identifying upskill opportunities, managing the daily affairs of the team, and cultivating a productive and supported work environment. 

• Work closely with news management to continually evolve our newscasts. 

• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a senior producer or executive producer in a medium to large television market. Minimum of 2 years of experience managing a team of direct reports.

• Skills: Exceptional news and editorial judgment. Flawless writing and copy-editing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high professionalism. Creativity and innovation.

• Content: Must have strong knowledge of social media and be able to incorporate and showcase content from multiple platforms into newscasts.

• Technical: Broad understanding of newsroom operations and equipment. Social media enthusiast.

• Leadership: Proven and effective leadership skills; foster open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 401k with company match.

• Lifestyle Perks: Access to onsite fitness center, vibrant local dining, and shopping options.

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, and in the case of breaking news.

#LI-MB2

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.  Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.  Please send an email to Mary.Baker@FOX.com, Call: 202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

Similar Jobs