Senior Multiplatform News Producer

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 Senior Multiplatform News Producer (Regular Full‑Time) – WTTG/WDCA — FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus We are looking for an experienced, creative, and forward‑thinking Senior Multiplatform News Producer to help lead one of the nation’s most respected local newsrooms. In this role you will help drive editorial strategy and lead compelling storytelling across linear television, streaming, digital, social media, and connected TV while mentoring the next generation of producers. WHAT YOU'LL BRING You are a newsroom leader who thrives on breaking news, inspires collaboration, and knows how to create compelling content for today’s audiences. You combine strong editorial judgment with exceptional producing skills and understand how stories should be crafted for linear television, streaming, digital, social media, and connected TV. You will lead daily editorial execution, mentor developing producers, collaborate across newsroom teams, and help shape coverage that informs, engages, and grows our audience across every platform. WHY JOIN US? Make an impact: Produce stories that matter to our viewers and community. Collaborate and grow: Work with accomplished journalists who value creativity and teamwork. Innovate daily: Operate in a modern, technology‑driven newsroom and studio in downtown Bethesda. WHAT YOU’LL DO Set the editorial standard by owning editorial decisions for assigned programs. Guide story selection, framing headlines, SEO, and audience strategy. Coach and develop producers, fostering a culture of speed, accuracy, accountability, and continuous growth. Work closely with executive producers, anchors, reporters, and control room staff. Lead real‑time coverage of breaking news, major events, and severe weather across every platform. Synthesize data and help drive audience growth using audience, search, engagement, and platform data. Coordinate across the operation with newsroom leaders, assignment editors, field crews, regional digital teams, and other affiliates. Build AI workflows by implementing AI‑powered tools and processes that improve efficiency and create capacity for impactful journalism. Champion the FOX LOCAL experience by shaping and optimizing content for FOX LOCAL to improve engagement and strengthen loyalty. Spot next trends by staying ahead of emerging platforms, audience trends, and storytelling formats to keep FOX 5 at the forefront of digital innovation. Perform other duties as assigned. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Speed & accuracy: Proven ability to move quickly on decision‑making and content creation without sacrificing quality or editorial judgment. Proactive communicator: Clear, proactive communicator who can coordinate effectively across teams during high‑pressure situations. Editorial judgment: Strong news instincts with a commitment to journalistic integrity and mastery of AP style. Multiplatform expertise: Experience producing and publishing content across linear television, streaming, digital, social media, and connected TV. Multitasking mastery: Comfortable managing the real‑time production of multiple stories and platform priorities simultaneously. Technical agility: Proficiency in content management systems, live streaming, vertical video editing, and basic photo editing. Team‑oriented mindset: Reliable, collaborative, and solutions‑focused – someone the newsroom can depend on as a go‑to contact. Flexibility: Willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (preferred). Minimum five (5) years of experience producing news content. Experience in a medium‑to‑large market newsroom (preferred). BENEFITS Comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and 401(k) with company match. Work in a vibrant urban environment surrounded by DC’s best dining, shopping, and iconic sports culture. On‑site fitness center. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Applicants must provide writing samples and a reel/link of recent production work. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fox Service Company