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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
Come join the Bay Area's top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking individuals that have a respect for journalism and want to be part of the station's best in class reporting, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes! Be part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. We are searching for a Managing Editor with leadership experience in a high volume, fast-paced newsroom. As part of our total compensation benefits package, we offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks' vacation, 401k, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the editorial aspects of news production for KTVU's broadcast television and digital platforms, including managing television anchors and reporters. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, team-oriented leader with strong editorial judgement and persuasive written and oral communication skills who will work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director on the editorial direction of the newsroom. The Managing Editor:
Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred. A minimum of 10 years professional experience in local TV news is required for this job as well as at least 3 years of news management experience. Significant experience as a line producer, executive producer and/or on-air reporter are all a plus. Familiarity with BitCentral, iNews and Edius are a plus. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication skills, written and oral.
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.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $130,000.00-150,000.00 annually for California. 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.
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
Come join the Bay Area's top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking individuals that have a respect for journalism and want to be part of the station's best in class reporting, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes! Be part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. We are searching for a Managing Editor with leadership experience in a high volume, fast-paced newsroom. As part of our total compensation benefits package, we offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks' vacation, 401k, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the editorial aspects of news production for KTVU's broadcast television and digital platforms, including managing television anchors and reporters. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, team-oriented leader with strong editorial judgement and persuasive written and oral communication skills who will work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director on the editorial direction of the newsroom. The Managing Editor:
- Starts each day with a vision for the day's coverage, communicates that vision to everyone involved and sees through its execution
- Runs editorial meetings to ensure KTVU coverage is comprehensive, proactive, thoughtful and serves viewers well
- Sets high journalistic standards for the newsroom, maintains quality and works to ensure accuracy, fairness and diverse representation in all newscasts
- Oversees reporter and anchor assignments and schedules
- Works closely with all editorial teams to make sure newsroom is focused on digital goals
- Develops ideas for and executes news specials and investigations
- Plans and executes special coverage
- Establishes and cultivates positive relationships with outside agencies.
- Must be a strong communicator, detail-oriented and be able to meet deadlines within specific time constraints.
- Guides and directs producers and EPs in executing daily newscasts, approves copy and gives editorial guidance
- Coaches newsroom staff including EPs, producers, anchors and reporters
Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred. A minimum of 10 years professional experience in local TV news is required for this job as well as at least 3 years of news management experience. Significant experience as a line producer, executive producer and/or on-air reporter are all a plus. Familiarity with BitCentral, iNews and Edius are a plus. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication skills, written and oral.
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.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $130,000.00-150,000.00 annually for California. 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.
