Senior producer job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
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 (DMA #6) is hiring a Senior Newscast Producer to oversee our weekend newscasts and weekend digital/social coverage and line producing newscasts as assigned.

Does this sound like you? You're a proven, dependable leader who motivates and inspires those working with and for you. You're driven, quick-thinking, resourceful, energetic, and have a passion for news and information. You pivot quickly and keep your cool during stressful situations.

Responsibilities:
Plans and supervises the production of afternoon and evening newscasts on Saturday and Sunday, determining content and coverage Collaborates with and oversees newscast producers, associate producers, assignment editors, reporters and photographers assigned to the weekend newscasts Evaluates work performance of newscast producers and associate producers assigned to the weekend newscasts Develops, implements and maintains standards of performance in writing, reporting, photography, editing and use of graphics on the weekend newscasts Line produces early weekend newscasts Line produces and writes scripts for weekday newscasts as assigned Line produces unscheduled news coverage as needed Utilizes a variety of storytelling techniques, devices and studio stage locations to showcase news content in the most compelling and appropriate manner possible Builds graphic elements for use in the newscasts Monitors and contributes content to the station's digital and social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on weekends Innovates non-traditional storytelling techniques

Requirements:
Ability to prioritize and work under daily deadline pressure Proficient in writing conversational broadcast news copy under deadline Computer literacy Communicates clearly and effectively/politely with the public in person and over the telephone

A bachelor's degree from a four year college or university preferred. Minimum three years of experience producing television newscasts for broadcast at a commercial television station; four to six years preferred. Supervisory experience 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.

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.

We chose Austin because it is a great place to live and work. Austin is the capital of Texas and is a fast-growing city with a vibrant music scene, cosmopolitan culture, a world-class university (the University of Texas at Austin -- “Hook ‘em Horns!”), and scenic rolling hills. It was recently voted the #1 place to live in America for the third year in a row - based on affordability, job prospects, and quality of life.

We are seeking an experienced Producer/Sr Producer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with multiple departments to execute production plans, championing a strong production culture, and driving our first game to launch. The ideal candidate is a leader of multi-disciplinary teams on large, AAA game development projects who promotes collaboration and builds trust with leadership and developers alike. This role reports to the Senior Producer.

What you'll do

• Own and implement development schedules for cross-functional teams of designers, artists, and engineers. Keep the team focused on delivery through changes and setbacks.
• Communicate effectively. Deliver context-specific information at the right level to the right people at the right time.
• Champion strong production methodologies throughout the organization by promoting a culture that prioritizes sensible planning, open collaboration, and one that balances quality and timeliness.
• Lead from the front. Encourage collaborative relationships, provide safe areas to grow ideas, and remain flexible and adaptable. Make every day better than yesterday.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance relationships with external partners.
• Set clear agendas and lead development meetings. Note action items and disseminate information to the team.
• Resolve problems, prioritize, and find creative solutions to achieve results.
• Seek out and identify project-wide deficiencies and implement process improvements to correct them.

What you'll bring

• 5+ years production experience on cross-disciplinary game development teams for both console and PC platforms.
• Ability to solve hard project management problems and work with leads and team members to develop durable solutions as well as a passion for mentoring and making your team better.
• Jira project management and customization.
• Proficient with Perforce.
• Excel power user.
• Excellent communicator, open, and highly collaborative.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

• 5+ years experience as a Senior Producer, Producer, or equivalent product leadership position through the development & launch of PC or console AAA games, GaaS games, and/or F2P models.
• Must be comfortable synthesizing and representing the state of the project in relation to the product vision to various stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Must thoroughly understand cross-discipline collaboration and development-driven production.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced team environment and simultaneously manage multiple competing priorities with a cool head.
• Ability to create pre-launch and post-launch project plans & define key milestones, and then proactively monitor the progress of development towards those goals.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and can multi-task under pressure.
• Project management & visualization skill with JIRA, Microsoft Project, Hansoft, or other project management software.
• Broad knowledge of the video game market and trends.
• Previous experience with Live Operations, Community Management, and Marketing/PR teams for GaaS titles.

Bonus Skills

• Past hands-on experience as a contributing team member of a core development discipline (Art, Animation, Engineering, Design, QA)
• Previous experience working on mobile titles in a leadership role
• Previous experience working with remote development teams

Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.