Executive Producer

Fox Corporation•Seattle, WA

1d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

FOX 13 and FOX 13+, the FOX Owned & Operated duopoly in Seattle, is seeking an experienced journalist and newsroom manager to lead our dominant morning news team as Executive Producer of “Good Day Seattle.” The Executive Producer will be responsible for managing the editorial direction and overall execution of FOX 13’s morning news block (weekdays, 5:00AM to 11:00AM; and weekends, 7:00AM to 10:00AM).

Requirements

Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of development and execution of local newscasts, criminal law, public records, investigative reporting, court systems, and government agencies.
Strong digital footprint and understanding of how to leverage content in the digital space to enhance broadcast products.
Strong writing and copy-editing abilities
Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently under daily pressure and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may require nights, early mornings, weekends, holidays, and emergency scenarios.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a TV newsroom as a major market producer or smaller market news manager.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Radio/TV, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise a team of Producers, Associate Producers, and Writers to produce compelling and visually appealing news programs.
Ensure that news content is balanced, accurate, and meets the station's standards for high quality and journalistic integrity.
Lead editorial calls, manage rundowns, approve scripts, and contribute to other newsroom planning.
Work with primary hosts, contributing reporters, and other newsroom journalists to plan content and production of news programs.
Set weekly production schedules including scheduling editing time and planning shoots with photojournalists.
Recruit, train, and develop News staff.
Manage, evaluate, and monitor employee performance on an ongoing basis.
Demonstrate responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
Comply with all FOX Corporate computer requirements.
Comply with all FOX Corporate and station policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.