FOX is hiring : Multimedia Producer (R50029816) in Chicago

Overview

FOX Chicago is seeking a Multimedia Producer to own the lifecycle of our Creative Services Department's digital video production projects and contribute to the Station's digital audience engagement marketing strategy. The Multimedia Producer will be responsible for planning, producing, editing, and optimizing digital shows, documentaries, and segments for our connected TV (CTV app), website, YouTube, TikTok, and other social media platforms. You may find yourself directing a live show on Digital or shooting and editing a documentary.

You will also play a significant role in our digital audience engagement, helping to grow our brand and promote various shows and on-air.

Do you love creating compelling talent on social media and being on the cusp of emerging trends? When it comes to data, you are excited to spot trends and use it to improve the digital content and brand experience to grow the audience.

The Multimedia Producer works with the Creative Department and the FOX Chicago Digital Team to produce a variety of content and campaigns, ranging from digital and social content promoting the Station's talent, brand, and products to producing daily live shows, specials and monthly shows for CTV. This position reports to the FOX Chicago VP, Programming & Development. The role requires a creative self-starter with deep understanding of digital and social media content marketing and longform video production with a knack for tracking and analyzing audience data to adjust and execute strategies, keeping audience engagement, brand pillars, and an exceptional user experience top of mind.

Responsibilities

Work with Creative Department, Audience Development Manager, Digital content producers, talent and production teams to plan and execute digital audience engagement and promotional campaigns.

Pitch, storyboard, shoot, produce, edit, and optimize long form video for CTV app FOX; local specials, shows, documentaries, and segments for YouTube.

Plan, produce, edit, and post short form or graphic-based social media content for brand and show promotion campaigns for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Reels.

Act as a steward and advocate for the overall FOX Chicago brand and audience across all platforms.

Program the FOX LOCAL / CTV stream schedule and interface with the user experience in mind.

Produce shows that may simulcast on Digital and Linear.

Work with Audience Development Manager to analyze data for audience engagement, audience experience, and measure video content and campaign KPI success across platforms.

Contribute to digital news, video producer daily duties as needed and provide linear promotional support occasionally.

Skills

Experience editing short and long form video content and promotions for digital platforms.

Demonstrated aptitude for strong and engaging storytelling across a variety of mediums.

Knowledge of content marketing and creation best practices for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.

Knowledge of digital trends and video content creation best practices for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram; experience with FAST channels / CTV a plus.

Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events and social media trends.

Video-focused search engine optimization (SEO) and content optimization knowledge.

Video camera photography, audio, and lighting experience.

Video storytelling and storyboarding.

Strong writing and copy-editing skills.

Video and graphics edits in Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects.

Digital content and audience data analysis : Experience with Adobe Analytics, Tableau, and / or Excel or Sheets tracking and analysis preferred.

Excellent organization, communication, and project management.

Qualifications

2-3 years shooting / editing, reporting or producing in a TV or digital news video production environment.

Degree in communications, media, journalism, or similarly applicable areas of study.

Must submit portfolio with clips of long and short form digital video content.

Schedule flexibility is a necessity in the case of breaking news on nights and weekends.

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 $80,000.00-88,000.00 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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