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National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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Job ID: 73169

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Location: Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Postal Code: 20814

Job Category: Television,Online | New Media

Employment Type

Salary: 150000-220000 USD per year

Posted: 08.26.2025

Job Description

WTTG/WDCA – Director of News and Content (Regular Full-Time)

Are you a dynamic and visionary leader ready to seize a career-defining opportunity? FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus, a powerhouse in the Washington, D.C. market, is searching for a driven and innovative Director of News and Content to join our senior leadership team. This is more than a job – it’s your chance to be the creative and strategic force behind our newsroom, ensuring our content not only connects with but captivates audiences across all platforms.

As a vital part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we thrive on independent thinking, strategic insight, and groundbreaking ideas. Jois us and lead a team of accomplished professionals as we continue to dominate the local news landscape.

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

  • Lead Strategic Content: Drive the strategic vision and provide hands-on leadership for a 24/7 live newsroom. You will direct all aspects of content creation and production on broadcast, digital, and social media platforms, including our growing FOX Local and YouTube channels.
  • Innovate and Inspire: Design and implement groundbreaking show formats and distinctive content strategies for all program time periods – from morning to evening, sports to politics.
  • Branding and Consumers: Safeguard and strengthen brand across all platforms. Utilize analytics to understand consumer preferences and trends.
  • Cultivate a Winning Team: Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of news professionals. Your passion for talent development will be key as you handle recruiting, training, performance evaluations, and oversight to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture.
  • Forge Powerful Relationships: Partner with the VP of News/Content to develop and execute strategies that fuel audience growth. You will serve as our primary liaison with Fox News Channel and other Fox entities.
  • Maintain Operational Excellence: Work closely with our legal team on any news coverage issues and coordinate with helicopter partners to ensure seamless, top-tier reporting.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role in a large television market, with a clear track record of success and progressive responsibility. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a newsroom/media environment.
  • Seasoned Leader: Demonstrated success in a senior newsroom leadership role, with the ability to manage and inspire large teams to achieve ambitious goals.
  • Creative Visionary: You possess a history of creating compelling, innovative content and show formats that deeply resonate with a wide audience.
  • Multi-Platform Expert: You have a profound understanding of how to produce and distribute news for television, social media, and all digital platforms.
  • Master of Adaptability: You are a composed professional who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced news environments.

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

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation. This high-impact role requires flexibility to work varied hours including overtime, early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, and in the case of breaking news. Must be able to travel as needed and hold a clean motor vehicle record.

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 $150,000.00-220,000.00 annually. 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.

Job ID R50029798

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    Director

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
  • Industries

    Newspaper Publishing

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