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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
WTXF- Fox 29 Philadelphia is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and creative News Leader to oversee the production our morning show, Good Day Philadelphia. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record as a Line Producer with a dedicated, driven and tireless work ethic. A real passion for owning a show and the ability to work with on air talent, writers and editors on all editorial issues. If you are a talented line producer ready to take over a two-hour block of our 6-hour morning show, we want to hear from you. Candidates should have strong writing and show production skills. Must have strong editorial knowledge and be an active decision maker. Responsible for producing all elements of our newscasts-- including leads, stories, teases and breakouts, and experienced in mining social media information. Must be involved in coverage of news events and participate in selection and development of stories. Must have strong news judgment, good writing skills, knowledge of current events, and excellent communication and people skills. Knowledge of TV Production techniques and newsroom computer systems required. A strong background in entertainment and talk programming is a plus. Must have a strong ability to editorially run the control room during our shows and during breaking news situations. Understanding of ratings, meters, and audience flow, and the knowledge of how to use this information to attract a demographically driven audience is a big plus. Candidates need to be innovative, and bring ideas on how to evolve our broadcasts. We require at least 2-3 years of experience as a TV newscast producer in a medium to major market and a four-year college degree preferred.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to fox29hr@fox.com or call (215) 982-5215 or visit our readily accessible station located at 330 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Media Production
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