Executive Producer
fox com, Chicago, IL, United States
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV StationsFOX 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 FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic and strategic Executive Producer to lead our newsroom’s digital-first daily editorial vision, content execution, and team performance. This role is responsible for overseeing newscasts and programs across multiple platforms, ensuring high-quality journalism, strong storytelling, and audience-driven content that reflects the Chicago market. The ideal candidate is a decisive leader with a passion for digital-first thinking, breaking news, and innovative storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily editorial planning for newscasts and digital platforms
Supervise producers, reporters, anchors, and assignment desk staff
Oversee rundowns, story selection, and content prioritization
Ensure accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity in all content
Drive breaking news coverage and continuous updates across platforms
Collaborate with digital, social, and streaming teams to expand audience reach
Mentor and develop newsroom talent, fostering a high-performance culture
Monitor ratings, analytics, and audience trends to inform content strategy
Coordinate with promotions, sales, and creative services for special projects
Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, company policies, and ethical standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7–10+ years of newsroom experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Strong editorial judgment and decision-making skills under deadline pressure
Proven ability to implement a multi-platform news distribution strategy
Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, breaking news environment
Experience with newsroom systems (ENPS, iNews, etc.)
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a major market newsroom (Top 10 preferred)
Strong knowledge of the Chicago news landscape
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
Experience managing multi-platform content and emerging media formats
Key Competencies
Leadership & Team Development
Editorial Judgment
Strategic Thinking
Crisis & Breaking News Management
Innovation & Audience Engagement
Work Environment
Fast-paced newsroom environment
Must be flexible with schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
On-site role in Chicago
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 $120,000.00-139,000.00 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.
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Fox TV StationsFOX 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 FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic and strategic Executive Producer to lead our newsroom’s digital-first daily editorial vision, content execution, and team performance. This role is responsible for overseeing newscasts and programs across multiple platforms, ensuring high-quality journalism, strong storytelling, and audience-driven content that reflects the Chicago market. The ideal candidate is a decisive leader with a passion for digital-first thinking, breaking news, and innovative storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily editorial planning for newscasts and digital platforms
Supervise producers, reporters, anchors, and assignment desk staff
Oversee rundowns, story selection, and content prioritization
Ensure accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity in all content
Drive breaking news coverage and continuous updates across platforms
Collaborate with digital, social, and streaming teams to expand audience reach
Mentor and develop newsroom talent, fostering a high-performance culture
Monitor ratings, analytics, and audience trends to inform content strategy
Coordinate with promotions, sales, and creative services for special projects
Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, company policies, and ethical standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7–10+ years of newsroom experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Strong editorial judgment and decision-making skills under deadline pressure
Proven ability to implement a multi-platform news distribution strategy
Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, breaking news environment
Experience with newsroom systems (ENPS, iNews, etc.)
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a major market newsroom (Top 10 preferred)
Strong knowledge of the Chicago news landscape
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
Experience managing multi-platform content and emerging media formats
Key Competencies
Leadership & Team Development
Editorial Judgment
Strategic Thinking
Crisis & Breaking News Management
Innovation & Audience Engagement
Work Environment
Fast-paced newsroom environment
Must be flexible with schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
On-site role in Chicago
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 $120,000.00-139,000.00 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.
View more detail about FOX Benefits.
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