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About the Role

FOX 7 Austin is seeking an overnight producer for its Morning Show, responsible for the development, preparation, and production of content for early-morning newscasts. This role is critical in shaping the day's first newscast by identifying breaking news, developing stories, and preparing engaging content for viewers. The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, well-informed, and willing to take chances.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to editorial decision-making for overnight and early-morning newscasts.
• Develop, pitch, and execute story ideas relevant to the morning show and viewer needs.
• Monitor news sources to identify breaking or developing stories.
• Write and manage content for newscasts, updates, and special coverage.
• Prepare show rundowns, scripts, teases, and transitions.
• Coordinate with newsroom staff for overnight and early-morning coverage.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Create and approve scripts for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
• Build graphics and supers to support storytelling.
• Provide content for web and social media platforms.
• Assist in planning and producing live and/or taped coverage.
• Meet all overnight and early-morning deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Participate in editorial meetings and provide a clear handoff to incoming staff.
• Communicate with colleagues at other Fox O&O stations regarding content sharing.
• Operate newsroom systems and equipment.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliability during overnight hours.
• Comply with all station policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years equivalent experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Exceptional writing and editorial judgment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly during breaking news.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Positive attitude and adaptability during overnight hours.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
• Integrity and commitment to journalistic standards.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with the newsroom team.
• Attend and participate in scheduled meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong writing skills
• Creativity
• Urgency
• Decisiveness
• Strong pacing and clarity
• Storytelling skills
• Accuracy
• Detail-oriented
• Organizational abilities
• Multitasking abilities
• Communication skills
• Journalistic standards

Location

• Austin

Work Type

• Overnight
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of three years equivalent experience preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Salary/Compensations

• $24.00-25.34 per hour

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision
• Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement

About the Company

• FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S.
• Fox is a disruptor, a big dreamer, and a believer in the future, possibility, and potential.
• We are reinventing the world every day.
• We create content for audiences big and small, global and local.
• We put our audiences first and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn.
• Career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding, and game-changing.
• We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors, and the visionaries.
• We are committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.