News Associate Producer-3 Job at Fox Television Stations in Chicago

Overview Fox TV 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 daily news 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. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Media Production #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 . The pay rate/range for this role is $25.00-28.82 per hour . En Español: Resumen Fox TV Stations posee y opera 29 estaciones de televisión de transmisión a plena potencia en los Estados Unidos. Estas incluyen estaciones ubicadas en 14 de las 15 principales áreas de mercado designadas, o DMAs, y duopolis en 11 DMA, incluyendo las 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 televisivas producen colectivamente aproximadamente 1,200 horas de noticias locales cada semana. Coordinar los segmentos y eventos de noticias en el estudio y a distancia. Coordinar las llegadas y preparaciones de invitados del estudio. Capacidad para reaccionar ante las noticias con un comportamiento tranquilo mientras se manejan los recursos para la cobertura. Trabajar estrechamente con los productores de noticieros para desarrollar segmentos en aire. Contribuir ideas a todas las plataformas de estación e iniciativas comunitarias. Qualificaciones 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, organizado, creativo, orientado al detalle y calma bajo presión. Flexibilidad: capacidad de trabajar turnos flexibles, incluidas noches, fines de semana y días festivos. Conocimiento: Comprender el mercado laboral. Esta función también es elegible para varios beneficios, incluidos médicos / odontológicos / visión, seguro, un plan 401 ((k), tiempo libre pagado y otros beneficios de acuerdo con los documentos del plan aplicables. Los beneficios para empleados representados por la Unión serán de conformidad con el convenio colectivo aplicable.