**Who this is for** This role is for an experienced news professional looking to leverage their journalistic expertise and storytelling flair within a fast-pace
Work type: onsite
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This role is for an experienced news professional looking to leverage their journalistic expertise and storytelling flair within a fast-paced broadcast environment at FOX6-Milwaukee. It is an ideal position for someone passionate about shaping high-quality news content for both traditional television and modern streaming platforms. **Key highlights** You will play a pivotal role in creating compelling newscasts by managing everything from daily show stacking to live production booth execution. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including robust health coverage, 401k contributions, and opportunities to innovate within the evolving landscape of digital and linear media. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Possess at least two years of professional experience producing for a commercial television station. - Demonstrate exceptional news judgment and the ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines. - Are comfortable producing dynamic, fast-paced content specifically tailored for streaming and digital audiences. - Maintain a calm, professional demeanor while coordinating complex broadcasts from the control booth.
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
JOB TITLE: Producer
FOX6-Milwaukee is seeking an experienced and highly skilled news producer to elevate our news coverage. We are searching for a candidate with a genuine flair for innovative storytelling and a commitment to journalistic integrity. You must see each day as an opportunity to create compelling viewer experiences that showcase the best of FOX6.
As part of the FOX family, you will enjoy generous paid time off, vacation, sick time and holidays, parental leave, educational reimbursement, 401k company contribution in addition to matching, robust employee resources, and what our employees describe as the “BEST” medical benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will create a newscast that delivers unique content and distinguishes FOX6 from the competition. You must maintain unwavering accuracy and demonstrate urgency in your news writing. You will exhibit strong news judgment while managing multiple facets of the broadcast news production such as stacking, showcasing, and writing teases.
This role includes producing both traditional linear broadcasts and non-traditional news content, with a strong emphasis on producing for streaming platforms. You will help develop and execute streaming newscasts that are dynamic, fast-paced, and tailored for digital audiences, incorporating innovative formats, real-time updates, and audience engagement strategies.
You will execute error-free newscasts from the booth, staying calm under pressure while communicating clearly with your team. You will establish FOX6 as the go-to source for breaking news and demonstrate a strong understanding of the evolving broadcast business, including live streaming and maintaining an on-line presence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
You must have a college degree (preferably in Journalism) with a minimum of two years producing experience at a commercial television station. Excellent news judgment is required. You must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with the ability to pivot quickly in breaking news situations.
The world of TV news is constantly evolving, and you must be well-versed in all aspects of journalism, from writing to sourcing through social networking. Experience producing or contributing to streaming or digital newscasts is strongly preferred. Non-linear editing skills are a plus. This is a weekend position. May work holiday and varied hours as needed. Please send a link to your very best work.
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