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.

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

Why join us? You’ll be stepping into a powerhouse station that consistently dominates the ratings in #4 media market in the country. Even more exciting:
Later this year, FOX 4 is moving to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. This move represents a massive investment in our future, featuring the latest broadcasting technology and a workspace designed for the next generation of storytelling.

The Role:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What You Bring to the Team

We are looking for a journalist with excellent news judgment and the ability to lead a newsroom.

Requirements:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Communications required.
• Experience:
  
  Three (3) to five (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 are required.
• Deadline Performance:
  Must be capable of working and performing well under intense deadline pressure.

Why DFW?

Dallas-Fort Worth is the 4th largest market in the U.S. and one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. From world-class sports and dining to a vibrant arts scene, DFW offers an incredible quality of life—and at FOX 4, you’ll be at the center of it all.

Are you ready to lead the future of news in the new #4 market?

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 $70,.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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