Multimedia News Producer
Multimedia News Producer
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$ 90000 - 96000
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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 1200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Networks national content.JOB DESCRIPTION
WTTG/WDCA Multimedia News Producer (Regular Full-Time)
Are you looking to build your career with a winning news team and highly successful well-known media company Look no further! FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Multimedia News Producer to join our dynamic news team. As part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations we are renowned for delivering the most hours of original programming in the DC Maryland and Virginia local television market. At FOX 5 DC we foster an independent work community where teamwork ideas and input are critical. Join us and learn from a team of accomplished journalists and media professionals.
Creative. Innovative. Multimedia Savvy. If you possess these qualities and shine as a leader in the newsroom then this could be you! Our newsroom provides comprehensive coverage of local and national news stories across multiple platforms such as broadcast digital and web. As a producer you must be passionate about local news and delivering exceptional television broadcast digital and streaming programming to the market. The ideal candidates will have an ingenious approach to showcasing content and pitching story ideas across multiple platforms that make an impact online offline and in person.
Job Highlights:
Production Leadership: Responsible for daily production activities for assigned newscasts and multimedia projects from facilitating the news gathering process to editorial decisions and post-production.
Content Creation: Develop authentic segments write compelling stories build rundowns and edit scripts for various media formats.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with executive producers other producers writers anchors reporters and control room staff to ensure technically seamless multimedia newscasts.
Visual Coordination: Collaborate with assignment desk and field crews to coordinate live shots assignments and provide graphics video and logistical support.
Digital Integration: Log and edit video for inclusion on scripts and coordinate with web/social teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of all news stories online and on-air.
Active Participation: Actively participate in daily editorial department and production meetings.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned reporting to the Executive Producer.
What You Need to Have:
Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in journalism or related field with a minimum of three years of experience in a medium to large television market.
Skills: Strong news judgment solid writing skills captivating storytelling skills and knowledge of current events.
Organizational Excellence: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently working under tight deadlines.
Problem-Solving: Keen critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate problems articulate solutions and provide clear directions.
Creativity: Must be able to think out of the box and find new ways to present information.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills consistently displaying a professional demeanor with the ability to stay cool under pressure and handle strong personalities.
Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
Candidates must provide writing samples and a reel/link of recent production work.
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation. Flexibility in scheduling is essential including evenings early mornings weekends and holidays.
FOX 5 DC operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda MD. FOX offers excellent benefits 401k with company match generous paid time off and professional development opportunities. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. The studios are surrounded by a vibrant restaurant scene boutiques outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations.
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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 Call: or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.
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 $90000.00-96000.00 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.Employment Type
Full-Time
