News Associate Producer-3 (R50029321) Job at fox com in Chicago

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 WFLD/WPWR is seeking an Associate Producer for our evolving news department. The Associate Producer will be exposed to all aspects of our news operation. This person will contribute to daily programing across linear and digital properties. They will also work with our dailynews gathering team. You will be expected to do story research, digital content production, assist in breaking news coverage and work with our robust digital operation. Key Responsibilities: Independently research and generate news stories within WFLD’s standards and guidelines. Work closely with the station’s social media platforms, assisting with creating content, generating story ideas and writing for digital platforms. Strong sense of urgency. Must be organized, creative, and detail oriented. Ability to take directions and work under deadline pressure. Coordinate in-studio and remote news segments and events. Coordinate studio guest arrivals and preparations. Able to react to breaking news with a calm demeanor while managing resources for coverage. Work closely with newscast producers to develop on-air segments. Contribute ideas to all of the stations platforms and community initiatives. Qualifications: Education: Degree in Journalism or related field from an accredited institution. Experience: 2-3 years in similar roles with increasing responsibility. Skills: Advanced oral and written communication, basic desktop editing, and familiarity with all media platforms. Attributes: Strong sense of urgency, organized, creative, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure. Flexibility: Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Market Knowledge: Understanding of the greater Chicago market. 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. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $25.00-28.82 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. View more detail about FOX Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: WFLD/WPWR is seeking an Associate Producer for our evolving news department . The Associate Producer will be exposed to all aspects of our news operation . This person will contribute to daily programing across linear and digital properties . The pay rate/range for this role is $25.00-28.82 per hour . En Español: Las estaciones de televisión poseen y operan 29 emisoras televisivas en Estados Unidos. Estas incluyen estaciones ubicadas en 14 de las 15 principales áreas designadas del mercado, o DMAs, y duópolis en 11 DMA, incluyendo los tres mayores DMA (Nueva York, Los Ángeles y Chicago). De estas estaciones, 18 están afiliadas a la Red FOX. Además de distribuir deportes, entretenimiento y contenido sindicado, nuestras estaciones producen colectivamente aproximadamente 1.200 horas de noticias locales cada semana. Capacidad para tomar instrucciones y trabajar bajo presiones de fecha límite. Coordinar segmentos y eventos de noticias en el estudio y remotos. Coordinar las llegadas y preparaciones de los huéspedes del estudio. Capable de reaccionar a las noticias con un comportamiento tranquilo mientras se manejan los recursos para la cobertura. Trabajar estrechamente con los productores de emisiones noticiosas para desarrollar segmentos en aire. Contribuir ideas a todas las plataformas de estaciones e iniciativas comunitarias. Calificaciones: Educación: Grado en Periodismo o campo relacionado de una institución acreditada. Experiencia: 2-3 años en roles similares con mayor responsabilidad. Habilidades: Comunicación oral y escrita avanzada, edición básica de escritorio y familiaridad con todos los medios de comunicación. Atributos: fuerte sentido de urgencia, organización, creatividad, orientación al detalle y calma bajo presión. Flexibilidad: capacidad de trabajar turnos flexibles, noches, días de descanso y festivos. Comprenderemos que los solicitantes de empleo son más cualificados sin tener en cuenta la igualdad de condiciones de trabajo entre hombres y mujeres. De acuerdo con los requisitos de divulgación salarial estatales y locales, la tasa/rango de pago para este papel, con el monto final de oferta dependiente de educación, habilidades, experiencia y ubicación es de $25.00-28.82 por hora.