Cross-platform content director, news producer and meteorologist

WTTG, Fox 5 DC and WDCA, Fox 5 Plus, Fox Affiliate, and Fox-owned MyNetworkTV stations in Washington, DC are seeking a Cross-Platform Content Director, News Producer, and Weather Reporter.

Fox 5 DC / Fox 5 Plus operates from state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. Our studios deliver the most hours of news each week in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas with unmatched viewership and a digital footprint that continues to grow. The studios are surrounded by a restaurant scene featuring cuisines from around the world, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and more! The Bethesda subway station is a short walk from work. Employees have access to the on-site fitness center and building accommodations.

We have an unprecedented opportunity for a cross-platform content director to join our Fox 5 community and oversee a progressive digital news team.

The leader we are looking for will be a champion of digital best practices who can lead a team to reach their highest potential.

They will strategically lead and inspire the team to scale local news across online platforms while encouraging creativity and divergent thinking.

Must be able to use data to determine content and broadcast decisions, and adapt to changing trends and industry developments.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to cultivate a positive, inclusive and nurturing culture.

Job Highlights:

• Oversee Fox 5’s digital news team, website, social media and other digital platforms.
• Monitor content and analytics on online platforms. Evaluate trends for day-to-day and long-term decisions.
• Communicate digital goals and results to the digital team on a daily basis.
• Establish clear expectations and lines of accountability. Maintain the team to the highest quality and journalistic standards.
• Collaborate with the Digital Content Manager and News Director to provide feedback and guidance to help the station meet and exceed its goals.
• Work closely with Fox national content group.
• Recruit and hire diverse talent.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Over 8 years of content experience. 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Exceptional News and Editorial Judgment.
• Advanced knowledge of content management systems, social media platforms, live streaming, digital analytics tools, emerging digital technologies and SEO best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Friendly and collaborative spirit.

Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays may be required. Apply now!

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Producer to join our award-winning news team. Creative. Innovative. Notice to news.

If you possess these qualities and shine as a leader in the newsroom, this could be you!

Our newsroom provides comprehensive coverage of local and national news across multiple platforms such as broadcast, digital and web.

As a newscast producer, you must be passionate about local news and deliver exceptional television coverage to the market.

The ideal candidate will have a resourceful approach to presenting content and coming up with story ideas that can make an impact online, offline, and in person.

Job Highlights:

• Responsible for day-to-day production activities for newscasts and assigned projects, from facilitating the newsgathering process to editorial decisions and post-production.
• Develop authentic segments, write compelling stories, create recaps, edit scripts.
• Work closely with executive producers, other producers, writers, presenters, reporters and the control room to ensure technically transparent newscasts.
• Work closely with assignment office and field crews to coordinate live shots, assignments and provide graphics, video and logistical support.
• Record and edit video for inclusion in scripts.
• Coordinate with web/social team to ensure comprehensive coverage of all online and on-air news.
• Actively participates in daily editorial, service and production meetings.
• Other assigned tasks.
• Reports to the Executive Producer.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in medium to large market information.
• Strong judgment on news, strong writing skills, engaging storytelling skills and current knowledge.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills. Ability to anticipate problems, articulate solutions and provide clear direction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, within tight deadlines.
• Must be able to think outside the box and find new ways to present information.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Consistently display a professional demeanor with the ability to stay cool under pressure and handle strong personalities.
• Ability to work independently and within a cohesive team.

Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays may be required. Apply now!

The Fox5DC is looking for a Meteorologist to join our News and Weather team.

Candidates should have fully developed and honed anchoring, reporting and weather forecasting skills.

This position is for a very creative person with a passion for weather and reporting.

Must be able to demonstrate experience with live footage and coverage of major weather events.

Will work with producers to determine weather-related content for use on-air and online.

Job Highlights:

• Will use forecasting knowledge and journalistic judgment to produce and present live coverage of weather reports and events on the news and on our digital platforms.
• Must be a compelling storyteller who connects with his viewers.
• Update daily weather charts and maps using information systems and equipment.
• Research and generate story ideas to maximize news content.
• Daily collaboration with the assignment office, producers, editors, photographers, technical production team and management.
• Will make public appearances on behalf of Fox 5 and perform the duties of a GA reporter as needed.

What you need:

• A bachelor’s degree in meteorology, journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 4+ years of live news experience. Major market experience strongly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and be able to drive.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Friendly and collaborative spirit.

Local/national travel, weekends, holidays and varying hours required. Applicants must submit a resume and video/link of recent work.Apply now!