News Producer

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

Join the dynamic team at KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Local, the Bay Area's leading source for news and information! We're on the lookout for passionate individuals who value journalism and aspire to contribute to our top-tier reporting, both on-screen and behind the scenes, across broadcast and streaming platforms. We are searching for a curious, creative and competitive News Producer with a vision for the digital future.  In addition to producing television newscasts, this position may also be responsible for conceptualizing, leading, and coordinating programs or specials on our streaming platforms.  As part of our total compensation benefits package, we offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks’ vacation, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program, to name a few.

What You’ll Do:

The News Producer will have a curiosity for their community and the world around them; be creative in developing unique and engaging content for our broadcast, streaming and digital platforms; and be competitive in monitoring other newscasts, challenging themselves to be different and working to continually elevate KTVU coverage.

• Select timely and engaging content, assemble stories in a logical and organized fashion, book guests, and build graphics and other visuals to create relevant, contemporary and competitive broadcasts and digital productions.
• Write and edit news copy clearly, for broadcast, streaming and other digital platforms.
• Present finished stories in a professional and engaging manner for viewers/readers to be able to comprehend the latest local, national and international news. 
• Think creatively and critically about both content and production techniques.
• Contribute ideas daily and recognize what types of stories or shows would make for interesting and compelling television and online content.
• Prioritize breaking news and adapt to a fast-paced, quickly changing, live production environment in a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with peers and supervisors and develop contacts to aid in newsgathering.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all journalistic standards and production techniques used to create visual and compelling on-air and online content.   
• Be enterprising and self-motivated and able to work independently to develop newscasts, live event coverage or other assignments.  You may be asked to produce or contribute to news specials, streaming episodes or sports programming. 
• Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary. 

What You’ll Bring:

High school diploma is required; 4-year College degree is preferred.  Candidate should have experience with fast-paced television productions. Expertise with livestream technology and software is considered a plus. Ignite, iNews, AutoCue experience or other newscast automation is required.  A strong technical understanding of new technology is also required.  Excellent communication and leadership skills are required.

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 $105,000.00-108,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $87,500.00-90,000.00 annually for all other US locations. 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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