OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.JOB DESCRIPTIONFOX 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 $100,000.00-125,000.00 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 7–10+ years of newsroom experience
- At least 3 years of leadership experience
- Strong editorial judgment and deadline decision-making skills
- Experience implementing a multi-platform news distribution strategy
- Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, breaking-news environment
- Experience with newsroom systems such as ENPS or iNews
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Experience in a major-market newsroom, preferably a Top 10 market
- Strong knowledge of the Chicago news landscape
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- Experience managing multi-platform content and emerging media formats
Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.
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What We Do
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.
