News Producer I-Team

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Fox 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

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.

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.

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