Executive Producer
Philadelphia, PA 
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Posted 21 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox TV Stations

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WTXF- Fox 29, Philadelphia is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and creative Executive Producer to oversee the production of our popular morning show Good Day Philadelphia. Our new Executive Producer will oversee all of our news coverage, working with Reporters, Anchors, Assignment Editors, and Producers for our Newscasts and will work with our early morning EP on editorial decisions for Good Day Philadelphia. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record as a News Manager/Executive Producer. Strong writing skills are a must, as our Executive Producer will be heavily involved in script production and approvals. Candidate must have a dedicated, driven and tireless work ethic, with a 24/7 approach to managing our team. You must have a real passion for news, and the strong ability to work with on air talent, writers and editors on all editorial and production issues. A strong background in morning show production is a must, with proven segment producing skills ranging from hard news to fun creative segments. You will be responsible for shaping the look and feel of our shows working with our Producers on crafting their shows. Must have strong news judgment, knowledge of current events, and excellent communication and people skills. Knowledge of TV Production techniques and newsroom computer systems required and the ability to editorially run the control room during breaking news events is essential. Understanding of ratings, meters, and audience flow, and the knowledge of how to use this information to attract a demographically driven audience is required. Candidates need to be innovative, and bring ideas on how to evolve our broadcasts. We require at least 5 years of experience as a TV newscast Producer in a major market, or at least 2 years' experience as an Executive Producer in a major to middle sized TV Market, plus a four-year college degree preferred.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to fox29hr@foxtv.com or call (215) 982-5215 or visit our readily accessible station located at 330 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

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.

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Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Company
FOX
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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