News Producer

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Television Stations owns and operates 29 full‑power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These stations are located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas (DMAs) and include 11 duopolies, including the three largest DMAs – New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Eighteen of the stations are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, Fox Television Stations collectively produces approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.

KDFW FOX 4, the news leader in North Texas, is looking for a high‑energy, creative News Producer to join our award‑winning team.

Fox 4 consistently dominates the ratings in the #4 media market in the country. Later this year, FOX 4 will move to a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art facility that offers the latest broadcasting technology and a workspace designed for the next generation of storytelling.

As a News Producer, you are the primary architect of our linear and streaming news content. You are an active decision‑maker who can lead a team and execute high‑level coverage under pressure.

• Show Production:
  Responsible for producing all elements of linear and streaming newscasts, including leads, stories, teases and breakouts.
• Breaking News:
  Act as an experienced leader in the coverage and execution of live and breaking news events.
• Live Stream Management:
  Produce and manage live streaming coverage of breaking news, live events, press conferences and original programming for FOX LOCAL apps and social platforms.
• Editorial Leadership &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Demonstrate strong editorial knowledge while collaborating with newsroom, digital, social and production teams to align coverage and workflows across platforms.
• Audience Engagement & Distribution:
  Distribute and optimize content across the FOX LOCAL apps, You Tube, Instagram, Tik Tok, X, Facebook and emerging platforms with an emphasis on growth and engagement.
• Technical Integration:
  Must be capable of using news computer systems and be familiar with television and digital production techniques.
• General Duties:
  Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Communications required.
• Experience:
  
  3 to 5 years of television news experience in a medium to major market.
• Writing & Production:
  Strong writing and show production skills are essential.
• Critical
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent communication skills, solid news judgment, and strong research/data recovery skills required.
• Deadline Performance:
  Must be capable of working and performing well under intense deadline pressure.

Pay range: $70,000–$75,000 annually, depending on education, skills, experience and location. Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and other benefits per applicable plan documents. Union‑represented employees receive benefits under the collective bargaining agreement.

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.