Director, News & Content Job at Fox Television Stations in Washington

Overview

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas (DMAs), and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

Role

WTTG / WDCA – Director, News & Content (Regular Full-Time)

Are you a dynamic and visionary leader ready to seize a career-defining opportunity? FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus, a powerhouse in the Washington, D.C. market, is searching for a driven and innovative Director of News and Content to join our senior leadership team. This is more than a job – it’s your chance to be the creative and strategic force behind our newsroom, ensuring our content not only connects with but captivates audiences across all platforms. As a vital part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we thrive on independent thinking, strategic insight, and groundbreaking ideas. Join us and lead a team of accomplished professionals as we continue to dominate the local news landscape.

Why Join Us?

• Creative Environment : Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued.
• Learn from the Best : Collaborate with accomplished journalists and media professionals.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities : Operate from our cutting-edge studios in downtown Bethesda.

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FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24 / 7 operation. This high-impact role requires flexibility to work varied hours including overtime, early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, and in the case of breaking news. Must be able to travel as needed and hold a clean motor vehicle record.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to Mary.Baker@FOX.com, Call : 202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

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 $150,000.00-220,000.00 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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