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WTTG/WDCA – Planning Editor (Regular Full-Time)

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a leading multimedia newsroom dedicated to delivering high-quality news across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. As part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we are committed to providing our audience with timely, accurate, and engaging content. We are renowned for delivering the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. Join our dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and creativity.

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and enthusiastic Planning Editor to join our newsroom team. This role is responsible for coordinating and planning content across multiple platforms, ensuring seamless integration and execution of news stories. Must be able to bring original segments and guest ideas to the table daily. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and deep understanding of multimedia production.

Why Join Us?

Creative Environment: Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued.
Learn from the Best: Collaborate with accomplished journalists and media professionals.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Operate from our cutting-edge studios in downtown Bethesda.

Role Highlights:

Collaborate with editorial teams to develop and implement content strategies for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
Establish and maintain a weekly calendar of live guests, live talkbacks (local or satellite), and other live segments, and other live segments both in studio and remote, covering both hard news and feature-oriented topics.
Build and nurture professional relationships with contacts for segments, including experts in professional fields, entertainment and sports industries, Public Information Officers, government and corporate personnel, and more.
Follow organized communication system for critical information related to segments, including contact and background information, official reports or research for hard-news segments, and questions and background for feature segments.
Independently write and produce segments, including structuring the entire segment, writing dynamic copy, creating graphics, and ordering video and sound.
Field produces live coverage of large-scale events and taped field segments as needed.
Assist in the development of multimedia projects, including video, audio, and interactive content.
Support the news team in identifying and securing guest appearances and expert interviews.
Collaborate with reporters, anchors, and other on-air staff to generate story ideas for content creation across all platforms.
Participate in editorial meetings and contribute ideas for content development and improvement.
Assist the digital team and assignment desk, especially during breaking news situations both locally and nationally, by providing ideas for ad-hoc live guests, Zoom/video interviews, and other perspective material.
Line-produce newscasts when needed.
Produce digital and social media elements for segments and other news material.

What You’re Bringing:

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field with a minimum of three years of newsroom experience. Previous experience producing newscasts or working on assignment desk is required.
Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, copy editing, and broadcast production skills with solid news judgment. Extremely self-reliant and organized.
Storytelling: Excellent storyteller with experience in publishing content on digital and social platforms, including Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Creativity: Creative, detail-oriented, and ability to find new ways to present information.
Professionalism: Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure, consistently displaying a professional demeanor. Positive and supportive newsroom citizen.

Benefits:

Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Lifestyle Perks: Access to onsite fitness center, vibrant local dining, and shopping options.

Candidates must provide writing samples and a reel/link of recent production work. FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates will also be required to join the SAG-AFTRA Washington-Mid Atlantic Local union for the off-air news unit.

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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 $33.41 per hour. 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.

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