Executive Producer
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 120000 - 145000
Posted on:
17-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 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 - 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 youve 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 has 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 Virginias 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 Youll Need:
Education & Experience: Bachelors 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.
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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 $120000.00-145000.00 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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