Manager, Compensation at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** This position is for an analytical and detail-oriented compensation professional with significant experience in complex, multi-location envi

Work type: hybrid

Location: New York, New York, USA

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This position is for an analytical and detail-oriented compensation professional with significant experience in complex, multi-location environments. You are a strategic advisor who can effectively partner with HR and finance leaders to maintain competitive and equitable pay structures. **Key highlights** You will lead the design, administration, and governance of compensation programs for Fox Television Stations. This role offers the opportunity to shape total rewards strategies, oversee market pricing, and ensure compliance in a high-visibility, fast-paced media organization. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 7+ years of experience in compensation, ideally within the media or entertainment industries. - Excel at advanced Excel modeling and using compensation survey data (e.g., Radford, Croner). - Possess strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and navigate complex organizational structures. - Hold or are pursuing a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.

Job Description

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

The Compensation Manager will lead the design, administration, and governance of compensation programs supporting Fox Television Stations. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation practices aligned, while aligning with Fox’s business strategy and evolving workforce needs.

This is a hands-on role ideal for a compensation professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly visible environment and can balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESCompensation Strategy & Program Management

• Manage day-to-day compensation programs for Fox Television Stations, including base pay, incentive plans, job architecture, and market pricing


• Support annual compensation processes such as merit planning, bonus administration, and salary structure updates


• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders on compensation decisions for related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and retention actions

• Conduct job evaluations and benchmarking using market survey data to ensure competitive and consistent pay practices


• Maintain job levels, titles, and salary ranges aligned with Fox’s job architecture and governance standards


• Analyze internal equity and market positioning, recommending and recommend adjustments as needed

• Ensure compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (, including pay transparency and wage/hour requirements)


• Support audits, reporting, and documentation related to compensation practices


• Prepare compensation analytics, dashboards, and ad hoc reporting for leadership and Finance

• Act as a trusted advisor to HRBPs and leaders on compensation best practices and policy interpretation


• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and headcount planning


• Contribute to broader Total Rewards initiatives and enterprise-wide compensation projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field


• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, preferably in media, entertainment, or a complex, multi-location organization


• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, and incentive design


• Experience supporting annual compensation cycles and partnering with senior stakeholders


• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities


• Strategic and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail


• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with leaders at all levels


• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information


• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing competing priorities

• Experience supporting both union and non-union employee populations


• Familiarity with Workday and market pricing tools (e.g., Radford, Croner)


• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward certification


• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

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