Executive Producer, Investigations

Fox•Milwaukee, WI

26d

About The Position

FOX6 Milwaukee is seeking a detail-oriented, creative journalist to lead its investigative team and Contact 6 consumer advocacy unit. The Executive Producer will manage major investigative projects, oversee an investigative podcast, and develop ways to bring in-depth stories to audiences through streaming, digital, and broadcast platforms. This is a hands-on newsroom leadership role that integrates investigative thinking, public-records research, and persistent follow-up into daily news coverage. The role also includes coaching journalists, advising on complex ethical decisions, and strengthening investigative standards across the newsroom. Clear communication and coordination across departments are essential to delivering a seamless, high-quality product.

Requirements

A proven track record producing or managing investigative journalism, enterprise reporting, or long-form investigative units.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives, align cross-department teams, and keep long-term investigations on schedule while remaining involved in daily newsroom needs.
Ability to coach journalists in creating dynamic visual storytelling beyond standard television package formats.
A clear strategy for distributing investigative work across streaming, digital video, podcast, and social media platforms.
Strong command of legal standards, FOIA and public-records laws, libel law, and ethical newsgathering techniques.
Experience using modern newsroom production software and ability to quickly learn the station's workflow tools.
Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire investigative journalists to develop and deliver multi-platform investigative projects and consumer advocacy coverage.
Work with daily news reporters and producers to incorporate investigative approaches, public-records strategies, and deeper context into enterprise reporting.
Collaborate with news managers to foster a high-trust newsroom culture through open communication and clear feedback.
Maintain momentum on major stories across platforms.
Advise on journalistic ethics, legal vetting, public-records requests, and investigative standards.
Work across departments to develop strategies for distributing investigative journalism beyond traditional television packages.
Oversee the investigative podcast.