Content creators: Come be a leader of our weekend evening news product on our digital and linear platforms.
FOX 26 in Houston is hiring a producer to help create a compelling, urgent, informative, and entertaining 5pm and 9pm news shows on weekends. We’re looking for a content rock star who can move seamlessly from breaking news and severe weather coverage to creative, digitally focused news segments that set us far apart from the competition. You’ll set the bar for showcasing and have a considerable number of tools and extensive technical ingenuity to work with every day.
You’ll need to maintain a close relationship with our digital team to make sure everything we do is tailored for the platforms we serve. Other skills we’re looking for include concise, accurate and audience focused writing skills, the ability to edit video in support of segments, plus knowledge of social media best practices.
The ideal candidate should possess the skills to lead the weekend editorial process with your anchor, field reporters, assignment desk team and digital team; developing video and graphic elements for each story and designing reporter hits that don’t fit into traditional norms. You’ll also work closely with talent to prioritize live audience engagement on social media.
Requirements: Minimum 3 years’ experience as a producer in a medium or large market is preferred. Bachelor's Degree required, journalism or a related field preferred. Must be able to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and multitask. Ideal candidate has familiarity with newsroom computer systems, graphics programs and video editing software. Houston experiences year-round severe weather and frequent wall-to-wall breaking news. Newsroom staff must be available to work on site or in the field when scheduled during high-impact events or local emergency situations.