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 DESCRIPTIONNews Producer—Morning (Regular Full-Time)
WTTG/WDCA – FOX 5 DC/FOX 5 Plus
Are you ready to produce compelling newscasts with one of the most respected local television stations in the nation’s capital? FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is seeking an experienced, creative, and energetic News Producer to join our winning team.
As part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television stations, we deliver more hours of original programming than any other local station in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia market. You’ll help shape stories that inform, engage, and inspire our community across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
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-driving newsroom and studio in downtown Bethesda.
What You’ll Do
Lead Daily Production: Responsible for all aspects of assigned newscasts – from story selection and editorial decisions to final delivery.
Create Compelling Content: Write, edit, and produce engaging stories and segments for broadcast and digital.
Coordinate Coverage: Work with the directors, assignment desk and editors, on-air staff, and field crews to manage live shots, visuals, and supporting materials.
Drive Digital Integration: Collaborate with digital and news teams to ensure stories reach audiences on all platforms.
Contribute Editorially: Participate in daily news and production meetings and help shape newsroom coverage strategies.
Other Duties: Perform other duties. Reporting to the Executive Producer.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field. 3+ years of experience in a medium-to-large market.
Editorial Judgment: Proven ability to identify, prioritize, and craft impactful stories with strong writing and storytelling skills.
Technical Expertise: Familiarity with newsroom computer systems, live production tools, and non-linear editing.
Organization & Problem Solving: Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with sound decision-making.
Creativity & Collaboration: Innovative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Professionalism: Maintains composure under pressure and contributes positively to newsroom culture.
Benefits
Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities, and 401k with company match.
Lifestyle Perks: Work in a vibrant urban environment surrounded by DC’s best dining, shopping, and iconic sports culture. Access to the onsite fitness center.
Additional Details
To be considered for this premier opportunity, candidates must submit writing samples and a reel of recent production work. FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 news operation – flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage is essential.
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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 $94,000.00-97,000.00 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 related field
- 3+ years of producing experience in a medium-to-large market
- Strong editorial judgment, writing and storytelling skills
- Familiarity with newsroom computer systems, live production tools, and non-linear editing
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and make sound decisions
- Experience collaborating with digital teams to distribute stories across platforms
- Professionalism and ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Submit writing samples and a reel of recent production work
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage
Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.
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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.
