WTTG/WDCA – Senior Multimedia News Producer (Regular Full-Time)
Are you a seasoned and visionary journalist ready to take the next step in your career? FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus, the leading provider of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia market, is looking for a driven and impactful Senior Multimedia News Producer to join our award-winning team. As a vital part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we foster an independent work community where your leadership, strategic thinking, and innovative ideas are essential to our continued success. Join us and shape the future of local news alongside a team of accomplished professionals.
Creative. Innovative. Digitally proficient. If you possess these qualities and are known for being a guiding force in the newsroom, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Our newsroom delivers comprehensive coverage of local and national stories across multiple platforms. As a senior producer, you will serve as an integral part of content creation and a mentor to junior staff, ensuring the delivery of exceptional television broadcast, digital, and streaming programming. The ideal candidates will have masterful approach to showcasing content and pitching story ideas that make a powerful impact across all platforms.
Why Join Us?
Creative Environment: Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued.
Learn from the Best: Collaborate with accomplished journalists and media professionals.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Operate from our cutting-edge studios in downtown Bethesda.
What You’ll Do
Production Leadership: Oversee the daily production of assigned newscast and special multimedia projects. This includes leading the editorial process from pitch to post-production, making critical real-time decisions, and ensuring the final product meets the highest standards of journalistic excellence.
Content Strategy & Creation: Develop and execute authentic segments, crafting compelling stories, build rundowns, and edit scripts for various media formats. You’ll be a leader in defining content strategy and driving the creation of new, innovative segments and special reports.
Team Leadership: Serve as a key leader and mentor, working closely with executive producers, anchors, reporters, and control room staff to guide the team and ensure the creation of technically seamless multimedia programming.
Visual Direction: Direct the visual storytelling of broadcasts by collaborating with assignment desk and field crews to coordinate live shots, graphics, video, and logistical support.
Digital Mastery: Champion our digital strategy, identifying opportunities to seamlessly integrate web and social media content with on-air broadcasts. You’ll bolster the effort to maximize audience engagement across all digital platforms.
Active Participation: Play a vital role in daily editorial, department, and production meetings, contributing advanced strategic insights and leading discussions.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, reporting directly to the Executive Producer.
Your Profile
Experience: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field with a minimum of five or more years of experience as a producer in a large television market, with a clear trac record of success and progressive responsibility.
Skills: Exceptional news judgment, superior writing and storytelling skills, and an expert-level knowledge of current events.
Leadership & Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic Excellence: Keen critical thinking skills and advanced problem solving abilities, with a proven capacity to anticipate challenges, articulate complex solutions, and provide clear direction under pressure.
Creativity: Must be able to think outside the box and find groundbreaking ways to present information, setting a new standard for local news.
Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding interpersonal skills and professional demeanor, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively manage strong personalities.
Adaptability: Proven ability to work both independently and as a strategic leader within a cohesive team.
Benefits
Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 401k with company match.
Lifestyle Perks: Access to onsite fitness center, vibrant local dining, and shopping options.
Additional Details
Candidates must provide writing samples and a reel/link of recent production work.
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, and in the case of breaking news.
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