Senior Producer (Morning News)

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Producer – Morning News
You’re a proven, dependable leader who motivates and inspires those working 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.  Sound like you?  Then you sound like you’d be a great fit for the FOX6 Newsroom!  As part of the FOX family, you will enjoy generous paid time off (right out of the gate!), full salary replacement for short-term disability and parental leave, 401k with matching, robust employee resources, and what our employees describe as the “BEST” medical benefits.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
We will give you all the tools needed to build a creative, fast-paced newscast that viewers will flock to.  Graphics, yep, we have the best.  Strong newsgathering staff including award winning photographers and reporters, we have that too!  We need you to put it all together into something special that will stand out in this competitive market.  You will produce your own show and as a Senior Producer, you will support and collaborate with staff to ensure the highest quality of journalistic standards are met while continuing to uphold and advance station digital objectives.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to learn and grow into a strong Newsroom manager!  We are the news and digital leader in the Milwaukee market and are looking for the best and brightest to help continue that tradition!

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
Three plus years of newscast producing experience required.  A college degree in journalism or related field is a necessity.  Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and multitask effectively.  Superior news judgment and unparalleled attention to detail required.  Familiarity with newsroom computer systems, graphics programs and video editing software preferred.  This is a morning news position, but flexibility to work various hours/shifts including weekends/holidays as needed.  

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