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News Producer

Fox Television Stations, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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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 NEWS Producer FOX 7 Austin is looking for an overnight producer for our Morning Show. Shift is 11:00 PM–8:00 AM.

Position oversees the overnight development, preparation, and production of content for early‑morning newscasts. This position plays a critical role in shaping the day’s first newscast by identifying breaking news, developing enterprise and follow‑up stories, and preparing content that informs and engages viewers starting their day. The Producer must be creative, energetic, with strong writing skills, well informed, well‑read and be willing to take chances and try new things.

This role requires creativity, urgency, and decisiveness, with a focus on delivering compelling, accurate, and timely news content under tight deadlines. The Producer works collaboratively with newsroom staff to ensure the strongest possible start to the broadcast day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to editorial decision‑making for overnight and early‑morning newscasts, including breaking news, developing stories, and follow‑ups from the previous day

Develop, pitch, and execute story ideas with a focus on morning‑show relevance and viewer needs

Monitor local, national, and overnight news sources to identify breaking or developing stories

Write and manage content for early‑morning newscasts, news updates, and special coverage

Prepare show rundowns, scripts, teases, and transitions with strong pacing and clarity

Coordinate with assignment desk, reporters, and photographers to deploy overnight and early‑morning coverage as needed

Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards related to news content

Create and approve scripts for broadcast, digital, and social platforms

Build graphics and supers to support on‑air storytelling

Provide content for web and social media platforms during overnight and early‑morning hours

Assist in planning and producing live and/or taped coverage, including breaking news situations that occur overnight

Meet all overnight and early‑morning deadlines while maintaining accuracy and editorial standards

Participate in editorial meetings and provide a clear handoff to incoming daytime producers and managers

Communicate with colleagues at other Fox O&O stations regarding overnight and morning content sharing

Operate iNews, BitCentral, and other newsroom systems and equipment

Maintain regular attendance and reliability during overnight hours

Comply with all FTS computer requirements and station policies, including security, ethics, and equipment responsibility

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate strong writing and storytelling skills with a keen eye for accuracy and detail

Exhibit excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Work independently while maintaining strong communication with the larger newsroom team

Attend and participate in scheduled meetings as required

Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

JOB‑RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Exceptional writing and editorial judgment

Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, particularly during breaking news

High level of initiative and self‑motivation

Positive attitude and adaptability during overnight hours

Excellent organizational skills

Team‑oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Integrity and commitment to journalistic standards

QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four‑year college or university required.

Experience: Minimum of three years equivalent experience preferred.

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 $24.50–25.81 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.

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