FOX

Managing Editor

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerFOX
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Editorial Leadership & Daily Operations

Lead day-to-day newsroom operations, maintaining seamless integration between linear news broadcasts and CTV content.

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Oversee newsroom content providing thorough editing and proofreading to ensure accuracy, clarity, and journalistic standards.

Direct content strategy, develop editorial calendars, generate story ideas, and manage the assignment desk.

Streaming Content Development & Crossover

Conceptualize, produce, and launch original CTV and streaming formats tailored for digital audiences.

Continuously refine and scale successful streaming shows with the explicit goal of transitioning them into linear broadcast content.

Experiment with non-traditional narrative formats, interactive features, and flexible pacing suited for digital consumption.

Team Management & Logistics

Supervise, train, and manage the performance of producers

Handle scheduling duties for producers and other assigned newsroom personnel.

Set and enforce strict production deadlines to guarantee timely content delivery across all platforms.

Analytics, Technology & Innovation

Evaluate streaming analytics, retention rates, and engagement metrics to drive iterative editorial adjustments and track performance goals.

Research and implement emerging streaming technologies, live-streaming software, and interactive features to maximize viewer engagement.

Bridge the gap between digital-first teams and traditional newsroom operations to modernize production workflows.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Partner closely with Creative Services, Engineering, and Digital teams to align content strategy with overall station objectives.

Monitor overall content quality and drive cross-platform integration across newsroom departments.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings.

· Other duties as assigned

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Positive Attitude

· Problem Solving and Decision Making

· Excellence Organizational Skills

· Initiative

· Proven Teamwork/Leadership

· Job Skills

· Integrity

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of broadcast, CTV, or digital news production experience, with proven success launching original content formats and leading daily newsroom operations.

Exceptional editorial judgment, critical thinking, narrative storytelling, and advanced news writing/editing skills.

Proven track record in team management, performance monitoring, staff development, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Deep proficiency in CTV architecture, streaming workflows, live-streaming tech, and interactive viewer engagement tools.

Strong ability to analyze digital metrics, retention data, and performance analytics to optimize content decisions.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university required in Broadcast Communications or similar

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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 $95,000.00-111,000.00 annually. 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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