Fox Television Stations · 1 day ago
Senior Producer
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. and is seeking a dynamic, creative Senior Producer to lead the weekend team at FOX 35 Orlando. The role involves managing editorial content, supervising news staff, and ensuring the production of clear and impactful newscasts across multiple platforms.
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Responsibilities
Supervise the activities of the weekend news staff according to company policy and guidelines
Work independently, effectively and with minimal oversight from management to communicate goals and assignments to newscast team
Help team members’ process and prioritize information clearly and accurately in a stressful, fast-paced, and distracting environment that includes deadline pressures and breaking news
Exercise discretion, judgment and solid journalistic/ethical decision making by selecting, creating and producing stories/newscasts that are clear, meaningful, accurate, fair and creative
Gather, verify and prioritize information to ensure sound news decision-making
Oversee planning of content for all weekend newscasts to include logistical planning for weekend news coverage and events as well as secure guests and experts for news segments where appropriate
Assume leadership role in the newsroom; serve as a gatekeeper through story selection and copy-editing; have active and informed participation in news planning and development
Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of each individual newscast as well as the varying viewer needs for each individual newscast
Coach news producers to ensure newscasts in terms of writing, visualization and impact
Give instruction in best writing and production techniques
Think creatively to help producers find imaginative ways to communicate information within newscasts
Write clear concise copy using proper grammar and vocabulary in accordance with newsroom editorial style and format standards
Work with reporters, photographers and assignment editors to identify the best elements of stories for promotion
Monitor wire services, news feeds, digital and social media to ascertain relevant stories for inclusion into newscasts, on the web, and on social media
Utilize social media sites to encourage a 2-way dialogue between newsroom personnel and viewers, to deliver news content and gather story ideas
Work with anchors to ensure that the best writing and delivery of clear, concise, news copy are achieved
Work with anchors and producers to write and produce effective teases and promos that entice as many viewers as possible to watch WOFL newscasts
Utilize new technologies, such as smartphones & tablets to gather news content for air, online, on mobile, and on social media
Work with the assignment desk to make sure desired story elements are covered and breaking news events receive the proper response, attention, follow-up and placement in the system
Make sure all ENG crews have necessary and accurate information so they are in proper position to deliver necessary live signals
Work as a liaison between directors and producers to find creative, effective and technically sound means of story production throughout newscasts
During the week, work effectively with news management and newsroom personnel to develop content and production of newscasts
Facilitate flow of information from the field to producers, assignment desk, editors and creative services
Ensure streamlined communication is maintained between the newsroom and field crews
Work with reporters to make sure stories are properly developed and the elements of a newscast such as content, sound, natural sound, balance, fairness and visualization are balanced and achieved
Work with and manage others effectively on a daily basis, which includes multiple deadline pressure
Ensure those deadlines are met
Ensure versions of stories in the newscasts that this position oversees are prepared for the subsequent news blocks
Review newscasts alone and with team to make sure objectives are met
Review postings online and on social media to make sure objectives are met
Adhere to all professional broadcast journalism standards in regard to legal and ethical issues
Work varied hours, holidays, weekends and during severe weather situations as needed and/or scheduled
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years' experience as producer in major market or news manager in a smaller market
College degree in in an applicable discipline such as broadcast journalism or communications
Decisive, authoritative leader with strong communication skills and the ability to build a strong team environment
Must be able to integrate social media with broadcast television
Must be flexible and able to handle pressure and meet deadlines
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Insurance
A 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
Company
Fox Television Stations
Fox Television Stations is a group of television stations located within the United States. It is a sub-organization of 21st Century Fox.
Founded in 1986Los Angeles, California, USA
10001+ employees
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