News Producer

Job Description

Fox TV 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 duopoliies 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.

WFLD FOX 32 Chicago needs a dynamic, energetic and innovative producer to join our team and become part of a media company with a start-up mentality and approach. We are looking for a strong writer, who can smell a story and deliver it to our audience. Where they are and how they want it. You must be willing to take risks and cannot be afraid to fail.

Key Responsibilities :

• Investigate and gather ideas for local Chicago stories that matter to our community.
• Source video content with manage editing workflows.
• Utilize your strong writing skills to craft compelling, unique content for our digital and linear stream.
• Ensure the newscast runs smoothly while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Help us to reach and engage users on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat and the next platforms that emerge.

Requirements :

If you are ready to shape the future of news and live to iterate, we invite you to apply and bring your expertise to Fox 32 Chicago. Together, we can deliver the news our community relies upon and trusts.

To apply, submit your resume with your experience and any relevant work samples. We are looking for someone who can rise to the occasion and continually deliver excellence. Join us at FOX 32 for a career that can make a real impact.

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 $80,000.00 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.