Job Number: R50022395
Brand: Fox TV Stations
Job Type: News
Location Type: Onsite
Experience Level: Experienced Hires
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Job Posting Date: May 26, 2023
FOX 5 Atlanta is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, passionate and creative I-Team Producer. The I-Team Producer gathers news and information for investigative news reports and long-form investigative programming; coordinates the work of FOX 5 Atlanta’s award-winning I-Team investigative unit; and produces investigative content for broadcast and digital publication
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identifies, researches and develops investigative story concepts arising from news sources, email and telephone tips and from enterprise research
Discusses and suggests story angles/content with I-Team managers and reporters
Works in conjunction with investigative reporters to arrange and sometimes conduct interviews for investigative reports
Plans and coordinates the use of graphic elements in investigative stories and programming
Works with investigative reporters and Legal Department to review, edit and finalize scripts for investigative stories and programming
Interacts with news managers and newscast producers regarding broadcast and digital publication of investigative stories and programming
Support assignment desk and general assignment reporters with research on stories as needed
Line produce long-form investigative programming and specials
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Communicates clearly and effectively/politely with the public in person and over the telephone
Computer literacy
Proficient in writing conversational broadcast newscopy under deadline
Proficient in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university preferred. Minimum of two years of experience in a producing role for a commercial television station or other news organization; four to six years preferred.
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